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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
So a bottle would be better, please.तो बोतल ठीक रहेगा।
Stay on the line, please...कृपया, लाइन पर बनी रहें...
You're welcome!कोई बात नहीं!
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?अच्छी बात है, क्या आप कृपया हमें कमरा दिखा सकते हैं?
Thank you, madam, see you then!धन्यवाद, मैडम, आपसे बाद में मिलती हूँ!
Okay, why not, if you want.हाँ, क्यों नहीं, यदि तुम चाहो।
Can I have a look at it, please?क्या मैं कृपया इसे देख सकता हूँ?
That would be the worst, I guess.मुझे लगता है, वो सबसे बुरा होता।
What's up guys, how is it going?क्या हाल है, कैसा चल रहा है?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?तुम्हारे उठाने से पहले मैं सो ही रहा था, क्या है?
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.और कृपया, ऊपर और नीचे के ग्रिल चालू कर दो।
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?प्रिय, क्या तुम कृपया सीढ़ियों से नीचे उतरने में मेरी मदद कर सकते हो?
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.हैलो डिएगो, बैग का ध्यान रखने के लिए धन्यवाद।
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!ओह आपको यह मिल गया, बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद!
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...उम्मीद है, इससे तुम्हारा दिमाग शांत करने में थोड़ी मदद मिल सकती है...
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!तुमसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा केट, तुमसे बाद में मिलता हूँ!
Yes, Cate speaking.हाँ, केट बोल रही हूँ।
To be more realistic, of course!जाहिर तौर पर, ज्यादा असली लगने के लिए!
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.हम एक बोतल शार्डने और एक बोतल सोविग्नॉन ब्लांक लेंगे, धन्यवाद माइक।
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?मैंने बस थोड़ा टोस्ट खाया था, तुमने नाश्ता किया?

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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