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? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
