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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| More or less? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
