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 clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
