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 | |
|---|---|
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
