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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
