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 | |
|---|---|
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| What about you? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
