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 | |
|---|---|
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
