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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
What about you?Et toi?
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Peut-être plus tard, c'est tout pour l'instant, merci !
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Bien, peux-tu m'expliquer comment tu fais la calcul, s'il-te-plaît ?
Okay, why not, if you want.Ok, pourquoi pas, si vous voulez.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!Ouais, je me demandais si son zizi dépassait ou pas, merci!
Hello Jen, what's up?Salut Jen, ça roule?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Salut Rocco, tout va bien, merci.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.Oui, quelques chips aux crevettes et quelques rouleaux de printemps, s'il-vous-plaît.
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!Enchanté Cate, à plus tard!
That's okay for now, thank you.Tout va bien pour l'instant, merci.
Good night, see you later.Bonne nuit, à plus tard.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Je m'appelle Cate, ravie de vous rencontrer Mike.
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Hum, je n'arrive pas à m'en souvenir... Tu as pris de la viande, j'imagine.
Hello, madam, unfortunately...Bonjour, madame, malheureusement...
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?
What about this one behind Iceland?Et celle-ci derrière l'Islande?
Thanks for your kind wishes.Merci pour vos voeux.
Hello sir, table for two?Bonjour monsieur, une table pour deux?
Can you put it on the stove, please?Tu peux le mettre sur la plaque, s'il te plaît?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?On peut voir la cuisine en premier?

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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