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 | |
|---|---|
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
