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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
