English (UK)
An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.
In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.
Examples :
| Expression example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
