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 | |
|---|---|
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| More or less? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
