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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
