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 seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
