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 | |
|---|---|
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
