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 | |
|---|---|
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
