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! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
