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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
Stay on the line, please...कृपया, लाइन पर बनी रहें...
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!शायद बाद में, अभी के लिए बस इतना ही, धन्यवाद!
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?क्या तुम कृपया हमारे लिए यह थोड़ा ला सकते हो?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.मुझे लगता है, अब वो तुम्हारा बदसूरत चेहरा देखना बर्दाश्त नहीं कर पा रही होगी।
Okay, why not, if you want.हाँ, क्यों नहीं, यदि तुम चाहो।
Really? Thank you so much!सच में? आपका बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद!
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?क्या तुम कृपया मुझे फ्रिज से वाइन निकालकर दे सकते हो?
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?धोने से पहले क्या तुम कृपया सिंक साफ कर दोगे?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!उम्म, कुछ ऐसा ही, लेकिन यह पूरा सच नहीं है!
That would be the worst, I guess.मुझे लगता है, वो सबसे बुरा होता।
I see, what about a tenner then?ठीक है, फिर एक टेनर के बारे में तुम्हारा क्या ख्याल है?
That would be nice, thank you.यह अच्छा रहेगा, धन्यवाद।
I am fine, thank you.मैं अच्छी हूँ, धन्यवाद।
He is made of wood, I believe.मेरा मानना है, वो लकड़ी का बना था।
Yes, what about them?हाँ तो उन्हें क्या हुआ?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?क्या मैं कृपया एक पैकेट सिगरेट ले सकता हूँ?
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.मैं केट हूँ, आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा, माइक।
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...तुम बहुत उदार हो प्रिय, धन्यवाद, इसके बारे में तुम्हारा क्या कहना है...
No, I'm okay, thanks.नहीं, मैं ठीक हूँ, धन्यवाद।
That's wonderful, thank you very much!बहुत अच्छा, आपका बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद!

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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