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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
