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 | |
|---|---|
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
