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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| More or less? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
