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? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
