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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
