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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| What about the prices? | |
