日本語
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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you Cate. | 分かった、またね、ケイト。 |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | 分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。 |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | それは本当に最悪の状況になるよ、きっと。 |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | 僕のものを彼らが使うんだから、僕たちだって彼らのパン少しくらい ''借りれる''って思うよ。 |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下？ |
| I am fine, thank you. | 良いわよ、ありがとう。 |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | それとも、これ洗うのお願いできるかしら？ |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | ケイト、バッグは持って行くよ。心配ないようにね。 |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | えっと、どう計算したらそうなるのか説明してくれるかな？ |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | 冷蔵庫からワインを取ってくれるかしら？ |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | それすごくいいわね、ありがとう。 |
| To be more realistic, of course! | よりそれっぽくするために決まってるだろ！ |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか？ |
| Alright, see you soon. | よし、またね。 |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。 |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | 初めまして、トビー！ |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | 模様替えの続きをしない？ |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | シャルドネとソーヴィニヨン・ブランを頼むわ、ありがとうマイク。 |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | おい、よしてくれよ！何か別の事を話そうじゃないか、頼むから！ |
