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 | |
|---|---|
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| What about you? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
