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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
