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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 peel some potatoes for me? Please?!क्या तुम मेरे लिए थोड़े आलू छिल सकती हो? कृपया!
See you later, Nick.तुमसे बाद में मिलती हूँ, निक।
Can you start from the beginning, please?क्या तुम कृपया शुरुआत से शुरू कर सकते हो?
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?हाँ, लेकिन क्या हम उन्हें चौकोर टुकड़ों में काट सकते हैं?
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।
Can we have the menu, please?क्या हमें मेन्यू मिल सकता है?
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!उसने फोन रख दिया! चू*या बे*कूफ!
Alright, see you then.ठीक है, बाद में मिलते हैं।
Alright, see you soon.ठीक है, जल्दी मिलते हैं।
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!मुझे नहीं लगता मैं एक कमरा पाने के लिए अपनी बिल्ली को छोडूंगी, धन्यवाद!
Hello, can we order our meals, please?हैलो, क्या हम अपना खाना ऑर्डर कर सकते हैं?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?माफ़ करना, लेकिन पोगो के बारे में शिकायत करने वाली बात का क्या हुआ?
Hello, madam, unfortunately...हैलो, मैडम, दुर्भाग्य से...
I am okay, thanks.मैं ठीक हूँ, धन्यवाद।
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?हम्म, हाँ, क्या मैं कृपया £20 कैशबैक ले सकता हूँ।
So a bottle would be better, please.तो बोतल ठीक रहेगा।
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?केट सी से के से नहीं, कृपया, क्या इसे दोबारा देख सकती हैं?
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?धोने से पहले क्या तुम कृपया सिंक साफ कर दोगे?
Hello Jen, what's up?हैलो जेन, क्या हो रहा है?
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.मैं केट हूँ, आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा, माइक।

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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