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 | |
|---|---|
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| What about you? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
