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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
