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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
