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 | |
|---|---|
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | おい相棒よ、うんちを拾うリクエストはまた別の10ポンドだぜ、じゃあな！ |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | ええ、エビせんべいと春巻きをお願いします。 |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | すいません、注文してもいいですか？ |
| That's okay, no problem. | 了解、問題ないよ。 |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | 完璧だわ！ 本当にありがとうございます！ |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | …これはどうも。僕もお会いできて光栄だな！ |
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな！ |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | わかった、トビー、おしゃべりマンの僕の友よ、悪いけど... |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | それでも商品倉庫を確認してもらえますか？ |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | もしもし、ジェンどうしたの？ |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | 一軒家かい? 今よりも高いのは確実だね。 |
| Really? Very interesting. | 本当？とても興味深いね。 |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | アイスランド側のこれなんてどうだい？ |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | ちょっと。それでポゴの悪口についてはどうなのよ？ |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | お客様のお名前と携帯電話の番号をうかがってもよろしいでしょうか？ |
| Okay, thank you very much. | はい、ありがとうございます。 |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | もうお前の不細工な顔なんぞこれ以上見れなかったんだろう、たぶん。 |
| That would be nice, thank you. | そうですね、ありがとう。 |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | すまなかったなケイト！初めまして。 |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | おめでとう、よく分かったわね！ |
