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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
