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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| What about you? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
