







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 | |
|---|---|
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木でできてると思うけど。 |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | それではお客様のお名前と携帯電話番号を伺ってもよろしいでしょうか。 |
| 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? |
| ...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! |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | 言っておきますけど、あなた、たまに子供みたいよ! |
| 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? |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | ドリンクは食事の前にいただけますか? |
| 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? |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | お家を出る件に決まってるじゃない… |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | アイスランド側のこれなんてどうだい? |
| 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 soon. | よし、またね。 |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | ご親切にどうもありがとう。 |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | ケイトの綴りは K ではなく C ですよ。もう一度ご確認いただけますか? |
| 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。 |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | すてきね。お部屋を見せてもらえるかしら? |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | お部屋のために猫を手放すつもりはないわ。ありがとう! |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | 彼女切りやがった!なんて馬鹿やろうだ! |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | もしもし、今夜 2 名で一席テーブルを予約したいのですが。 |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | すごく気前がいいじゃないか。ケイト、ありがとう。それじゃあ… |