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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
