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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
