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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
