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 | |
|---|---|
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
