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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| What about you? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
