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 :
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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! |
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | あ、ちょっと待って。あなたのお家の上の階はどう? |
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? |
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? |
Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。 |
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | それでいいわ、じゃあまた明日ね。 |
You too, byee! | あなたもね、さようなら。 |
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。 |
Congratulations, well spotted! | おめでとう、よく分かったわね! |
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! |
Diego! You little b*stard. | ディエゴ!このひとでなし。 |
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き? |
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! |
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! |
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! |
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。 |
That's okay, no problem. | 了解、問題ないよ。 |
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | えぇ、でも立方体にカットしてもらってもいいかしら? |
Nice to meet you, Toby! | 初めまして、トビー! |
Can you make it bigger, please? | 拡大してくれる? |