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 | |
|---|---|
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
