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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
