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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego! You little b*stard. | ディエゴ！このひとでなし。 |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | ムール貝、イカ、エビを数匹、それと焼き魚をください。 |
| Stay on the line, please... | 電話を切らずにお待ちください… |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | えっと、どう計算したらそうなるのか説明してくれるかな？ |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | もちろん、他にやることがなかったらだけど。 |
| 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！ |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。 |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | 模様替えの続きをしない？ |
| I am fine, thank you. | 良いわよ、ありがとう。 |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | もしかしたらリラックス効果がちょっとあるかもよ、だといいけど... |
| You're welcome! | どういたしました！ |
| What about you, Mike? | あなたはどう、マイク？ |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | やあ、ロッコ。大丈夫よ、ありがとう。 |
| I'll have 20, please. | 20本入りでお願いします。 |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | 冷蔵庫からワインを取ってくれるかしら？ |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | 僕のためにいくつかのジャガイモの皮をむいてくれる？お願い！ |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | あら、見つかったんですね、どうもありがとうございました！ |
| 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？ |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | 初めまして、トビー！ |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | う～ん、まずは カムデン・ロックスかしら。 |
