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? | |
| What about you? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
