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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
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 ?
Okay, why not, if you want.Ok, pourquoi pas, si vous voulez.
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Euh, oui mais pas vraiment!
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?Tu peux nettoyer le lavabo avant que je commence à faire la vaiselle, s'il te plaît?
Alright, if you say so!Très bien, si tu le dis!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!C'est parfait ! J'apprécie, je vous remercie beaucoup !
Well done, very clever!Bien joué !
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Tu peux me découper des oignons? S'il te plaît!
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Non, je n'ai besoin de rien, merci.
Can we have the menu, please?Pouvons-nous avoir le menu, s'il vous plaît?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Finalement, tu as ton précieux riz, félicitations!
Yes, Cate speaking.Oui, c'est Cate à l'appareil.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?J'ai trouvé 2 maisons visitables, qu'en est-il de toi ?
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.
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?Je peux prendre votre nom et numéro de téléphone mobile, s'il vous plaît?
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?J'ai juste mangé un petit peu de tartine, et toi?
Alright, see you then.Très bien, à plus tard alord.
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!Oh vous en avez trouvé, merci beaucoup!
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Chéri, tu peux le laisser finir s'il te plaît?!
Thank you, have a nice day!Merci, passez une bonne journée!

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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