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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
