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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
