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 | |
|---|---|
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
