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 | |
|---|---|
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
