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 | |
|---|---|
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
