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 | |
|---|---|
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
