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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
Can you stop bothering me, please?क्या तुम कृपया मुझे परेशान करना बंद कर सकते हो?
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?हमें ओवन प्रीहीट करने की जरुरत है, क्या तुम कृपया इसे चालू कर सकती हो?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.उम्म, मुझे लगता है, मेरी पहली पसंद कैमडेन लॉक होगी।
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?प्रिय, क्या तुम कृपया उसे खत्म करने दे सकते हो!?
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?क्या कृपया एक टेबल मिलने की कोई संभावना है?
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?क्या तुम कृपया मुझे 10 दिन वाली बात याद दिलाना बंद कर सकते हो!?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?क्या हमें कृपया खाने से पहले हमारे ड्रिंक मिल सकते हैं?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.हाँ, मुझे गलियारा पसंद नहीं है, धन्यवाद।
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!आखिरकार तुम्हें अपना बेशकीमती चावल मिल गया, बधाई हो!
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.हैलो डिक, तुमसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
Diego! You little b*stard.डिएगो! ह*मी।
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.और मुझे चिकन स्टॉक के लिए कलछुल की जरुरत है, मुझे लगता है, बस इतना ही।
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!बहुत बढ़िया! मैं इसकी सराहना करती हूँ, बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद!
Well done, very clever!शाबाश, आप काफी चालाक हैं!
Yes, what about them?हाँ तो उन्हें क्या हुआ?
Nice to meet you, Toby!तुमसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा टोबी!
Alright, see you then.ठीक है, बाद में मिलते हैं।
I need them finely chopped, please!मुझे ये बिलकुल बारीक कटे हुए चाहिए!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...अभी मुझे सचमुच जाना होगा, तुमसे वहां मिलती हूँ, चुम्मा...
Hello, can we order our meals, please?हैलो, क्या हम अपना खाना ऑर्डर कर सकते हैं?

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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