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 | |
|---|---|
| You too, byee! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
