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 I have a look at it, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
