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 | |
|---|---|
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| More or less? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
