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 you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
