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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Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | 내가 채소 씻기 전에 싱크대 좀 닦아줄 수 있어? |
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | 나도 화이트 와인 한 잔 부탁해요. |
If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | 그러니까 물론, 다른 할 일이 없으면 말이야. |
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | 응, 근데 깍둑썰기로 해줄 수 있어? |
That would be the worst, I guess. | 아마 그게 최악의 상황이겠지. |
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | 네, 좋은 자리로 부탁해요. |
Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | 아, 찾으셨네요. 정말 고맙습니다! |
Nice to meet you, Toby! | 만나서 반가워요, 토비! |
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | 그건 상관 없어. 일단은 순서대로 해줄 수 있어? |
That's okay, no problem. | 물론이지, 문제 없어. |
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | 아, 마이크 얘기려나. |
What's up guys, how is it going? | 안녕 여러분. 별 일 없지? |
What's her name, by the way? | 걔 이름은 뭐야, 그나저나? |
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | 나는 케이트예요. 만나서 반가워요, 마이크. |
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | 병은 깨끗한 것 같아. 근데 잔은 씻어줄 수 있어? |
Thank you, madam, see you then! | 감사합니다, 부인, 그때 뵙겠습니다! |
You're welcome! | 천만에! |
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | 응, 나는 복도 쪽은 싫더라. 고마워. |
Hello Jen, what's up? | 여보세요 젠, 무슨 일이야? |
What about you, Mike? | 마이크, 너는 어때? |