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 | |
|---|---|
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
