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 | |
|---|---|
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| What about you? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
