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 | |
|---|---|
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
