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 okay, no problem. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
