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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
