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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
