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 | |
|---|---|
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| More or less? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
