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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
