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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
