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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| More or less? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
