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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
