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 | |
|---|---|
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| More or less? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
