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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| What about you? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
