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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
