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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
