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 | |
|---|---|
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
