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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
