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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.	Oui, je n'aime pas le côté couloir, merci.
Better late than never!	Mieux vaut tard que jamais!
I am okay, thanks.	Je vais bien, merci.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!	Tu peux peler des patates pour moi? S'il te plaît?
That would be the worst, I guess.	Ce serait pire, je pense.
No, I don't need anything, thanks.	Non, je n'ai besoin de rien, merci.
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?	Pourrions-nous avoir nos boissons avant le repas s'il-vous-plaît ?
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?	Pourriez-vous me donner des informations sur les locataires, s'il vous plaît?
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!	Enchanté Cate, à plus tard!
Can you stop bothering me, please?	Tu peux arrêter de me déranger, s'il-te-plaît ?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!	Tu peux me découper des oignons? S'il te plaît!
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?	Peux-tu me ramener 3 petites bières, s'il te plaît ?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?	Excuse-moi mais, qu'en est-il de la partie où elle se plaint de Pogo?
I see, what about a tenner then?	Je vois, et si j'te filais dix livres?
See you later, Nick.	A plus tard, Nick.
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.	Salut Diego, merci d'avoir pris soin du sac.
Thank you, madam, see you then!	Merci, madame, à plus tard !
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?	Je dormais avant que tu ne me réveilles, ça va?
And I need to change my clothes, of course.	Et je dois me changer, bien sûr.
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?