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'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
