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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
Can I have a look at it, please?	Puis-je le voir s'il vous plaît?
Okay, thank you very much.	D'accord, merci beaucoup.
Can you summarize it before you go, please?	Tu peux faire un résumé avant de partir, s'il te plaît?
That's okay, no problem.	D'accord, pas de problème.
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!	Oh vous en avez trouvé, merci beaucoup!
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.	Nous prendrons les moules, les calamars, les crevettes et le poisson grillé, s'il vous plaît.
He is made of wood, I believe.	Il est fait de bois, je crois.
Okay, why not, if you want.	Ok, pourquoi pas, si vous voulez.
Can you leave me alone, please!	Laisse-moi tranquille, s'il te plaît!
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?	C'est bon, on peut le faire d'abord s'il te plaît?
See you later, Nick.	A plus tard, Nick.
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.	Bonne chance pour demain.
Can we continue what we were doing please?	Pouvons-nous continuer ce que nous faisions, s'il-te-plaît ?
I see, what about a tenner then?	Je vois, et si j'te filais dix livres?
Nice to meet you, Toby!	Enchanté de te rencontrer Toby!
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?	Diego, tu peux me dire ce qu'elle a dit la soirée dernière s'il te plaît?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.	Je voudrais un autre verre de vin, s'il-vous-plait.
Yes, what about them?	Oui, et qu'est-ce qu'elles ont ?
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.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!	Ouais, je me demandais si son zizi dépassait ou pas, merci!