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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 am fine, thank you.मैं अच्छी हूँ, धन्यवाद।
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.नहीं, यह साधारण थी, बस 4 या 5 पाउंड वाली।
What about the prices?मूल्य कितना है?
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!हाँ, मैं यही सोच रहा था कि उसका लिंग अंदर है या बाहर निकला हुआ है, धन्यवाद!
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!उम्म, कुछ ऐसा ही, लेकिन यह पूरा सच नहीं है!
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!सचमुच? मुझे अबतक पता नहीं था, बताने के लिए धन्यवाद!
Or can you clean this one, please?या क्या तुम कृपया इसे साफ कर सकते हो?
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?धोने से पहले क्या तुम कृपया सिंक साफ कर दोगे?
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?क्या तुम मेरे लिए 3 छोटे बियर ले सकती हो?
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...अभी मुझे सचमुच जाना होगा, तुमसे वहां मिलती हूँ, चुम्मा...
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.चूँकि, वे मेरा सामान इस्तेमाल करते हैं इसलिए मुझे लगता है हम उनका कुछ ब्रेड *उधार* ले सकते हैं।
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!शायद बाद में, अभी के लिए बस इतना ही, धन्यवाद!
Thank you, have a nice day!धन्यवाद, आपका दिन मंगलमय हो!
Really? Thank you so much!सच में? आपका बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद!
Can you open the oven door for me, please?क्या तुम कृपया मेरे लिए ओवन का दरवाज़ा खोल सकती हो?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.हैलो रोक्को, हम ठीक हैं, धन्यवाद।
Nice to meet you, Toby!तुमसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा टोबी!
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!ओह चलो भी! क्या हम किसी और चीज के बारे में बात कर सकते हैं!
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...उम्मीद है, इससे तुम्हारा दिमाग शांत करने में थोड़ी मदद मिल सकती 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