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 do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| What about you? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
