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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
