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, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
