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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
