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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 we have our drinks before the meal please?क्या हमें कृपया खाने से पहले हमारे ड्रिंक मिल सकते हैं?
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.हम मसल्स, कैलामारी, कुछ श्रिम्प और ग्रील्ड मछली लेंगे।
That's okay for now, thank you.अभी के लिए इतना काफी है, धन्यवाद।
Well done, very clever!शाबाश, आप काफी चालाक हैं!
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...तुम बहुत उदार हो प्रिय, धन्यवाद, इसके बारे में तुम्हारा क्या कहना है...
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?हम्म, हाँ, क्या मैं कृपया £20 कैशबैक ले सकता हूँ।
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!उसने फोन रख दिया! चू*या बे*कूफ!
What about you?तुम बताओ?
It seems we have to, in any case...ऐसा लगता है किसी भी मामले में, हमें यह करना होगा...
Hello sir, table for two?हैलो सर, दो लोगों के लिए टेबल?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?क्या तुम कृपया मेरे लिए ओवन का दरवाज़ा खोल सकती हो?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?प्रिय, क्या तुम कृपया सीढ़ियों से नीचे उतरने में मेरी मदद कर सकते हो?
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.मुझे लगता है यह थोड़ा डरा हुआ है, क्योंकि यह बेयर की महक सूंघ सकता है।
And I need to change my clothes, of course.और मुझे अपने कपड़े भी बदलने हैं ।
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!क्या तुम मेरे लिए थोड़े आलू छिल सकती हो? कृपया!
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।
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...उम्मीद है, इससे तुम्हारा दिमाग शांत करने में थोड़ी मदद मिल सकती है...
That's wonderful, thank you very much!बहुत अच्छा, आपका बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद!
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?अच्छी बात है, क्या आप कृपया हमें कमरा दिखा सकते हैं?
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!?

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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