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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
