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, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
