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 | |
|---|---|
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| What about you? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
