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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
