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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
