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 | |
|---|---|
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
