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 | |
|---|---|
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
