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Expression Exercises

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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 :

OK!
Oh my god!
See you later!
What’s up?
How’s it going?
How are things?
How about you?
Pretty good.
Same as always.
Could be better.
Can't complain.
No problem.
No worries.
My pleasure.
Anytime.
Anyway, ...
I have no idea.
Exactly.
Absolutely.
That’s for sure.
I couldn’t agree more.
You’re telling me!
I’ll say!
I suppose so.
That’s great!
Poor you.
Sorry!
Alright!
What a day!
Fancy meeting you here!

Expression example sentences
I am fine, thank you.	Je vais bien, merci.
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?	Excuse-moi mais, qu'en est-il de la partie où elle se plaint de Pogo?
Hello sir, table for two?	Bonjour monsieur, une table pour deux?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?	Pourrions-nous avoir nos boissons avant le repas s'il-vous-plaît ?
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.	Salut Diego, merci d'avoir pris soin du sac.
Okay, why not, if you want.	Ok, pourquoi pas, si vous voulez.
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.	Bonjour, j'aimerais réserver une table pour deux pour ce soir, s'il-vous-plaît.
And it's totally burnt now, gross!	Et elle est brûlée maintenant, dégoûtant!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.	Je voudrais un autre verre de vin, s'il-vous-plait.
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.	Heu, mon premier choix serait Camden Lock, j'imagine.
That's wonderful, thank you very much!	C'est merveilleux, merci beaucoup !
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?	Peux-tu me faire une faveur et nous en trouver s'il-te-plait ?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.	Non, je n'ai besoin de rien, merci.
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!	Finalement, tu as ton précieux riz, félicitations!
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.	Salut Dick, enchantée.
Really? Very interesting.	Vraiment ? Très intéréssant.
Hello Jen, what's up?	Salut Jen, ça roule?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.	Okay, je t'attends, à plus tard.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!	Tu peux peler des patates pour moi? S'il te plaît?
Really? Thank you so much!	Vraiment ? Merci beaucoup !