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 | |
|---|---|
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
