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 like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| More or less? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
