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 | |
|---|---|
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
