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Expression Exercises

( Free Online English Grammar Lessons )

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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
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	...enchanté, merci!
Can I have the ad number for it, please?	Puis-je avoir son numéro d'annonce, s'il-vous-plaît ?
More or less?	Plus ou moins ?
Can you still check the stock room, please?	Pouvez-vous vérifier vos réserves, s'il vous plaît?
Better late than never!	Mieux vaut tard que jamais!
And I need to change my clothes, of course.	Et je dois me changer, bien sûr.
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?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.	Ensuite j'ai raté mon rendez-vous à 11h00, bien sûr.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.	Moi, je voudrais un verre de vin blanc aussi, s'il-vous-plait.
Can I have a look at it, please?	Puis-je le voir 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 ?
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?	Oui, tu peux les couper en dés, s'il te plaît?
Can you put it on the stove, please?	Tu peux le mettre sur la plaque, s'il te 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 am okay, thanks.	Je vais bien, merci.
I need them finely chopped, please!	J'ai besoin que tu les émince, s'il te plaît!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Pardon Cate! Enchanté de te rencontré.
Okay, thank you very much.	D'accord, merci beaucoup.
Can you leave me alone, please!	Laisse-moi tranquille, s'il te plaît!
That's wonderful, thank you very much!	C'est merveilleux, merci beaucoup !