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? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
