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 | |
|---|---|
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
