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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
