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 | |
|---|---|
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
