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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
