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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
