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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
