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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
