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 pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
