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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
Nice to meet you, Toby!Enchanté de te rencontrer Toby!
Can you still check the stock room, please?Pouvez-vous vérifier vos réserves, s'il vous plaît?
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!Ouais, je me demandais si son zizi dépassait ou pas, merci!
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Non, je n'ai besoin de rien, merci.
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.Ouais, c'est le mieux je pense, merci.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Merci de me le faire savoir, au revoir!
What's up guys, how is it going?Salut, ça va les gars?
Alright, see you Cate.Très bien, à demain Cate.
Can you put it on the stove, please?Tu peux le mettre sur la plaque, s'il te plaît?
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?Tu peux arrêter de me rappeler à propos des 10 jours, s'il te plaît!?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Tu peux peler des patates pour moi? S'il te plaît?
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!Elle a raccroché! Quelle p*tain d'idiote!
He is made of wood, I believe.Il est fait de bois, je crois.
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Peut-on voir la salle de bains en premier?
Can you start from the beginning, please?Tu peux m'expliquer depuis le début, s'il te plaît?
Really? Thank you so much!Vraiment ? Merci beaucoup !
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Tu es vraiment chérie, merci, qu'en est-il de ça...
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?Pourriez-vous me donner des informations sur les locataires, s'il vous plaît?
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Peut-être plus tard, c'est tout pour l'instant, merci !
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, je prends mon sac avec moi, donc pas besoin de s'inquiéter.

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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