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 about the prices? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| More or less? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
