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! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
