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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
