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 | |
|---|---|
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
