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 stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| More or less? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
