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 | |
|---|---|
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
