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 you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
