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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| More or less? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
