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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう！ |
| ...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！ |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | そうかもね、ご愁傷様。 |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | 笑ってはいるけど、ちゃんと聞いてるよ、ケイト。気にしないで！ |
| 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！ |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | 玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる？お願い！ |
| 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。 |
| 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'll have 20, please. | 20本入りでお願いします。 |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | こんにちは、ディエゴ、バッグを見ていてくれてありがとう。 |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。 |
| Alright, see you Cate. | 分かった、またね、ケイト。 |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | やっと君の大事なお米を手に入れたね、おめでとう！ |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 本当？わかってたよ、説明ありがとう！ |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | 模様替えの続きをしない？ |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | 見学できる物件を 2 軒見つけたよ。君の方はどう？ |
| I don't know what to say, really... | なんというか… |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。 |
| 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？ |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | オーブンを予熱させなきゃ、オーブンのスイッチをオンにしてくれるかい？ |
