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, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
