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, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
