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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
