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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
