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 put it on the stove, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
