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, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
