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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
