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 | |
|---|---|
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
