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 like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
