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 | |
|---|---|
| More or less? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
