







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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。 |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | ディエゴ!このひとでなし。 |
| Alright, see you soon. | よし、またね。 |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | えぇ、でも立方体にカットしてもらってもいいかしら? |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | すいません、注文してもいいですか? |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | あ、ちょっと待って。あなたのお家の上の階はどう? |
| I will have some fish, I think. | 僕はなにか魚を食べるよ、たぶん。 |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | 私はケイト、はじめまして、まいく。 |
| Alright, see you Cate. | 分かった、またね、ケイト。 |
| What's her name, by the way? | ところで、彼女は何て名前? |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | どうにかしてテーブルを押さえられないかしら? |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | お前が起こす前俺は寝てたぜ、なんだよ? |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 本当?わかってたよ、説明ありがとう! |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | 私がお野菜を洗う前に、流し台をキレイにするのお願いできるかしら? |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | ご親切にどうもありがとう。 |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | 煙草を1箱、お願いします。 |
| ...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! |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | ボトルはキレイだと思うわよ、でもグラスは洗ってもらえるかしら? |
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな! |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | マイクのこと、言ってるねの。 |