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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
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?मुझे लगता है बोतल साफ है, लेकिन क्या तुम कृपया गिलास धो सकते हो?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.माफ करना केट! तुमसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.इसके बाद निश्चित रूप से, मेरी 11:00 बजे वाली मुलाकात छूट गयी।
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!क्या तुम मेरे लिए थोड़ा प्याज़ काट सकते हो? कृपया!
I am fine, thank you.मैं अच्छी हूँ, धन्यवाद।
I need them finely chopped, please!मुझे ये बिलकुल बारीक कटे हुए चाहिए!
He is made of wood, I believe.मेरा मानना है, वो लकड़ी का बना था।
To be more realistic, of course!जाहिर तौर पर, ज्यादा असली लगने के लिए!
No, I don't need anything, thanks.नहीं, मुझे कुछ नहीं चाहिए, धन्यवाद।
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.मुझे नहीं पता, शायद, मुझे ऐसा लगता है।
Can we see the bathroom first, please?कृपया, क्या हम पहले स्नानघर देख सकते हैं?
Diego! You little b*stard.डिएगो! ह*मी।
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.और कृपया, ऊपर और नीचे के ग्रिल चालू कर दो।
Alright, if you say so!यदि तुम ऐसा कहते हो तो फिर ठीक है!
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?धोने से पहले क्या तुम कृपया सिंक साफ कर दोगे?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?क्या मैं कृपया एक पैकेट सिगरेट ले सकता हूँ?
See you at the station at 5.5 बजे स्टेशन पर मिलते हैं।
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?कोई बात नहीं, क्या हम सबसे पहले यह कर सकते हैं?
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?मैंने बस थोड़ा टोस्ट खाया था, तुमने नाश्ता किया?
What's up guys, how is it going?क्या हाल है, कैसा चल रहा है?

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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