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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
