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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
