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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What about you? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
