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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
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Finalement, tu as ton précieux riz, félicitations!
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!Enchanté Cate, à plus tard!
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Salut Joseph, heureux de te rencontrer.
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.
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Puisqu'ils utilisent mes affaires, on peut leur *emprunter* du pain.
I will have some fish, I think.Je vais prendre du poisson, je pense.
Yes, Cate speaking.Oui, c'est Cate à l'appareil.
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Bien, peux-tu m'expliquer comment tu fais la calcul, s'il-te-plaît ?
Can you stop bothering me, please?Tu peux arrêter de me déranger, s'il-te-plaît ?
What about the prices?Qu'en est-il des prix ?
Good night, see you later.Bonne nuit, à plus tard.
You're welcome!De rien !
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!C'est parfait ! J'apprécie, je vous remercie beaucoup !
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Tu peux peler des patates pour moi? S'il te plaît?
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?
What's her name, by the way?Quel est son nom, soit dit en passant ?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Oui, je n'aime pas le côté couloir, merci.
Thanks for your kind wishes.Merci pour vos voeux.
Or can you clean this one, please?Est-ce que tu peux nettoyer celle-ci, s'il te plaît?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Je suis entrain de parler à propos de quitter la maison, bien sûr...

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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