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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
