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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| More or less? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
