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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
