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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| More or less? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
