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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
