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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Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | 好的,托比,我的大嘴巴朋友,抱歉地说... |
What about the prices? | 价格怎么样? |
What about this one behind Iceland? | Iceland后面的这个怎么样? |
Alright, see you soon. | 好的,回头见。 |
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | 我不知道,可能吧,我想是吧。 |
If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | 当然,如果你没有更好的安排的话。 |
Nice to meet you, Toby! | 很高兴见到你,托比! |
Yes, Cate speaking. | 是的,我是凯特。 |
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | 我想酒瓶是干净的,但是你可以洗一下杯子吗? |
Hello sir, table for two? | 先生,您好,两位吗? |
Can you look after it carefully, please? | 可以麻烦你们留心帮我照看一下它吗? |
I am okay, thanks. | 我很好,谢谢。 |
Can you leave me alone, please! | 你能离我远点吗! |
Hi Laura, congratulations! | 你好,劳拉,恭喜! |
Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | 额,有点,但不全是! |
More or less? | 是大了还是小了? |
Diego! You little b*stard. | 迭戈!你这个混蛋。 |
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | 哦,等下,你房子楼上的房间怎么样? |
I will have some fish, I think. | 我想我会吃鱼。 |
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | 迭戈,能告诉我昨晚他说什么了吗? |