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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
