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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
