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 | |
|---|---|
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
