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 come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
