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 we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
