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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
