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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな！ |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | う～ん、覚えてないわ… お肉料理だったかしら。 |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き？ |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木でできてると思うけど。 |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | だからボトルがいいわ、お願い。 |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | お知らせありがとう。またね！ |
| I am fine, thank you. | 良いわよ、ありがとう。 |
| I am okay, thanks. | 僕は元気だよ。 |
| Hello sir, table for two? | いらっしゃいませ、お二人様ですか？ |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | はじめから話してくる？ |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | ご親切にどうもありがとう。 |
| 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。 |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | う～ん、まずは カムデン・ロックスかしら。 |
| See you later, Nick. | また後でね、ニック。 |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | ディエゴ、昨晩彼女が何て言ってたか教えてくれる？ |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | 僕のために小ビール3個を取って来てもらっていいかな？ |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | え、ええ、そうですね。それではお母さんと、ジョーンズ夫人と変わっていただけますか！ |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | あと、上と底部のグリルもオンにしてくれ。 |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | それらをみじん切りに切ってちょうだい！ |
| Alright, see you then. | じゃあ、またあとで。 |
