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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| More or less? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
