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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
