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 | |
|---|---|
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
