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'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
