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 | |
|---|---|
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
