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 | |
|---|---|
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| What about you? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Better late than never! | |
