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 | |
|---|---|
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| What about you? | |
| More or less? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
