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 | |
|---|---|
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
