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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| More or less? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
