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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
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!	...Oh oui, je veux parler à ma mère, je veux dire Mme.Jones, s'il vous plaît!
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!	Vraiment ? Ce n'était pas clair, merci de le dire !
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?	Puis-je avoir un paquet de cigarettes, s'il vous plaît.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.	Je m'appelle Cate, ravie de vous rencontrer Mike.
Can you make it bigger, please?	Tu peux l'agrandir, s'il-te-plaît ?
Good night, see you later.	Bonne nuit, à plus tard.
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!?
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.
What about this one behind Iceland?	Et celle-ci derrière l'Islande?
No, I'm okay, thanks.	Non, ça va aller merci.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.	Oui, quelques chips aux crevettes et quelques rouleaux de printemps, s'il-vous-plaît.
That's wonderful, thank you very much!	C'est merveilleux, merci beaucoup !
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.	Il a l'air un peu effrayé, parce qu'il peut sentir Bear je crois.
See you later, Nick.	A plus tard, Nick.
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...	Hum... C'est vrai, comment ai-je pu oublier ça? Je suis si stupide...
Can you open the oven door for me, please?	Tu peux ouvrir la porte du four pour moi, s'il te plaît?
Can you stop bothering me, please?	Tu peux arrêter de me déranger, s'il-te-plaît ?
What's her name, by the way?	Quel est son nom, soit dit en passant ?
Thank you, madam, see you then!	Merci, madame, à plus tard !
Nice to meet you, Toby!	Enchanté de te rencontrer Toby!