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 | |
|---|---|
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
