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? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
