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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
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!Oh s'il vous plaît! Pouvons-nous juste parler de quelque chose d'autre!
What about the prices?Qu'en est-il des prix ?
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?Ça m'a l'air bien, vous pouvez me faire visiter la chambre, s'il vous plaît?
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!C'est juste une bande de p*tain d'idiots incapables, c'est incroyable!
You too, byee!Vous aussi, byyye !
Well done, very clever!Bien joué !
That would be nice, thank you.Ça serait gentil, merci.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Je m'appelle Cate, ravie de vous rencontrer Mike.
He is made of wood, I believe.Il est fait de bois, je crois.
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Oui, je n'aime pas le côté couloir, merci.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Tu peux peler des patates pour moi? S'il te plaît?
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.Non, ce n'était qu'un vin normal, 4 ou 5 livres, je pense.
Better late than never!Mieux vaut tard que jamais!
Can you still check the stock room, please?Pouvez-vous vérifier vos réserves, s'il vous plaît?
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Oui, tu peux les couper en dés, s'il te plaît?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Non, je n'ai besoin de rien, merci.
Okay, why not, if you want.Ok, pourquoi pas, si vous voulez.
Diego! You little b*stard.Diego ! Espece d'imbécile.
...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!
Hello Jen, what's up?Salut Jen, ça roule?

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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