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 give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
