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 | |
|---|---|
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
