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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Oui, je n'aime pas le côté couloir, merci.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Tu peux peler des patates pour moi? S'il te plaît?
So a bottle would be better, please.Donc, une bouteille sera bien mieux, s'il te plait.
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!C'est juste une bande de p*tain d'idiots incapables, c'est incroyable!
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Non, je n'ai besoin de rien, merci.
That's okay, no problem.D'accord, pas de problème.
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Je suis entrain de parler à propos de quitter la maison, bien sûr...
Okay, why not, if you want.Ok, pourquoi pas, si vous voulez.
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?Pourriez-vous me donner des informations sur les locataires, s'il vous plaît?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?J'aime Intelligence Artificielle, qu'en est-il de toi ?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.Oui, une confortable, s'il vous plaît.
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.Ensuite j'ai raté mon rendez-vous à 11h00, bien sûr.
Can we have the menu, please?Pouvons-nous avoir le menu, s'il vous plaît?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!Oh s'il vous plaît! Pouvons-nous juste parler de quelque chose d'autre!
Can you still check the stock room, please?Pouvez-vous vérifier vos réserves, s'il vous plaît?
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Bien, peux-tu m'expliquer comment tu fais la calcul, s'il-te-plaît ?
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Chéri, tu peux le laisser finir s'il te plaît?!
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Tu peux me découper des oignons? S'il te plaît!
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.
I'll have 20, please.Je prendrai celui de 20, s'il vous plaît.

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional