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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
