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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
