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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| What about you? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
