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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
