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 | |
|---|---|
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| More or less? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
