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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
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.Ouais, c'est le mieux je pense, merci.
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Peut-être plus tard, c'est tout pour l'instant, merci !
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Salut, pouvons-nous passer la commander s'il vous plaît?
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.Bonne chance pour demain.
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!Elle a raccroché! Quelle p*tain d'idiote!
Yes, Cate speaking.Oui, c'est Cate à l'appareil.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Merci de me le faire savoir, au revoir!
That would be nice, thank you.Ça serait gentil, merci.
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Salut Joseph, heureux de te rencontrer.
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Oui, je peux avoir une coupe de chardonnay, s'il vous plaît?
What's up guys, how is it going?Salut, ça va les gars?
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, je prends mon sac avec moi, donc pas besoin de s'inquiéter.
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Euh, oui mais pas vraiment!
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?Tu peux me passer la planche à découper et un couteau s'il te plaît?
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Il a l'air un peu effrayé, parce qu'il peut sentir Bear je crois.
You're welcome!De rien !
Okay, why not, if you want.Ok, pourquoi pas, si vous voulez.
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?
Really? Thank you so much!Vraiment ? Merci beaucoup !
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Mec, ramasser la merde vaut dix balles de plus, à plus!

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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