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 | |
|---|---|
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
