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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Oui, je n'aime pas le côté couloir, merci.
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Puis-je avoir un paquet de cigarettes, s'il vous plaît.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Oui, tu peux les couper en dés, s'il te plaît?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?On peut voir la cuisine en premier?
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.Et j'ai besoin d'une louche pour le fond de volaille, c'est tout, je crois.
Alright, see you soon.Ok, à plus.
What about you?Et toi?
What about you, Mike?Et vous Mike ?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Vraiment ? Ce n'était pas clair, merci de le dire !
That would be the worst, I guess.Ce serait pire, je pense.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Je dormais avant que tu ne me réveilles, ça va?
To be more realistic, of course!Pour être plus réaliste, bien sûr !
Can you open the oven door for me, please?Tu peux ouvrir la porte du four pour moi, s'il te plaît?
Hi Laura, congratulations!Bonjour, Laura, félicitations !
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.Salut Dick, enchantée.
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.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Je m'appelle Cate, ravie de vous rencontrer Mike.
What about the prices?Qu'en est-il des prix ?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.Ensuite j'ai raté mon rendez-vous à 11h00, bien sûr.
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 ?

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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