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 | |
|---|---|
| More or less? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
