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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
