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 | |
|---|---|
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
