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 | |
|---|---|
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| More or less? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
