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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
