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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
