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 | |
|---|---|
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
