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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
