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 | |
|---|---|
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
