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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
