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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| More or less? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
