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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
