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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
