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 | |
|---|---|
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
