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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
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?	Il y aurait-il une chance d'avoir un table, s'il-vous-plaît ?
More or less?	Plus ou moins ?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!	Tu peux me découper des oignons? S'il te plaît!
Can we see the kitchen first, please?	On peut voir la cuisine en premier?
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!	Ouais, je me demandais si son zizi dépassait ou pas, merci!
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!	Elle a raccroché! Quelle p*tain d'idiote!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Pardon Cate! Enchanté de te rencontré.
I need them finely chopped, please!	J'ai besoin que tu les émince, s'il te plaît!
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.	Bonne chance pour demain.
Yes, Cate speaking.	Oui, c'est Cate à l'appareil.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...	Tu es vraiment chérie, merci, qu'en est-il de ça...
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?	Oui, je peux avoir une coupe de chardonnay, s'il vous plaît?
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.	Salut Joseph, heureux de te rencontrer.
Alright, see you Cate.	Très bien, à demain Cate.
Can you still check the stock room, please?	Pouvez-vous vérifier vos réserves, s'il vous plaît?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.	Heu, mon premier choix serait Camden Lock, j'imagine.
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?	Je peux prendre votre nom et numéro de téléphone mobile, s'il vous plaît?
Nice to meet you, Toby!	Enchanté de te rencontrer Toby!
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!	Finalement, tu as ton précieux riz, félicitations!
Stay on the line, please...	Ne coupez pas, s'il-vous-plaît...