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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
