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 | |
|---|---|
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
