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 | |
|---|---|
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
