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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
