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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
