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 | |
|---|---|
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
