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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
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Non, je n'ai besoin de rien, merci.
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.
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?Peux-tu me ramener 3 petites bières, s'il te plaît ?
Yes, what about them?Oui, et qu'est-ce qu'elles ont ?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Pardon Cate! Enchanté de te rencontré.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Je m'appelle Cate, ravie de vous rencontrer Mike.
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?Pourriez-vous me donner des informations sur les locataires, s'il vous plaît?
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.Salut Dick, enchantée.
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Chéri, tu peux le laisser finir s'il te plaît?!
Nice to meet you, Toby!Enchanté de te rencontrer Toby!
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Tu es vraiment chérie, merci, qu'en est-il de ça...
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?Je crois que la bouteille est propre, mais est-ce que tu peux laver le verre, s'il te plaît?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?Pourrions-nous avoir nos boissons avant le repas s'il-vous-plaît ?
What about the prices?Qu'en est-il des prix ?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?Tu peux ouvrir la porte du four pour moi, s'il te plaît?
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Peut-être plus tard, c'est tout pour l'instant, merci !
Thanks for your kind wishes.Merci pour vos voeux.
Can I have the ad number for it, please?Puis-je avoir son numéro d'annonce, s'il-vous-plaît ?
Well done, very clever!Bien joué !
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.Heu, mon premier choix serait Camden Lock, j'imagine.

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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