







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 | |
|---|---|
| More or less? | 뭐 대충 그쯤? |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | 양파 좀 썰어줄 수 있어? 부탁해! |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | 아, 마이크 얘기려나. |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | 그럼 좋구. 그럼 내일 봐. |
| Hello sir, table for two? | 어서오세요, 두 분이신가요? |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | 나 좀 가만히 내버려둬줄래? |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | 음, 대충 그런데, 엄밀히는 아니고요! |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | 어떻게 되든, 안 할 수가 없을 거 같아... |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | 오븐을 예열해야 하는데, 좀 켜줄 수 있어? |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | 감자 좀 깎아줄 수 있어? 부탁해! |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | 몰라, 그런가, 그런 거 같기도 하고. |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | 좀 겁이 난 거 같아. 아무래도 베어 냄새가 나서 그런가봐. |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | 네, 샤르도네 한 잔 할 수 있을까요? |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | 도마하고 칼 좀 넘겨줄 수 있어? |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | 축하해. 눈썰미가 좋은데! |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | 10일 문제 좀 그만 상기시켜줄 수 없겠어!? |
| Really? Very interesting. | 정말요? 신기하다. |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | 너무 마음을 많이 써주네, 자기, 고마워, 그렇담 이건 어때... |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | 아니, 난 괜찮아. |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | 그래, 거시기가 뿅 튀어나왔는지 쏙 들어가있는지 궁금하던 참이었다. 고마워라! |