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 | |
|---|---|
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
