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'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
