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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
What about you?तुम बताओ?
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...तुम बहुत उदार हो प्रिय, धन्यवाद, इसके बारे में तुम्हारा क्या कहना है...
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।
Thanks for letting me know, bye!मुझे बताने के लिए धन्यवाद, अलविदा!
Can you summarize it before you go, please?कृपया, क्या तुम जाने से पहले इसे संक्षिप्त में बता सकते हो?
Maybe, sorry about that.शायद, माफ करना।
See you later, Nick.तुमसे बाद में मिलती हूँ, निक।
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?क्या हमें कृपया खाने से पहले हमारे ड्रिंक मिल सकते हैं?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!आखिरकार तुम्हें अपना बेशकीमती चावल मिल गया, बधाई हो!
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!...ओह हाँ, कृपया, मैं अपनी माँ, मेरा मतलब है श्रीमती जोंस से बात करना चाहता हूँ!
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?प्रिय, क्या तुम कृपया सीढ़ियों से नीचे उतरने में मेरी मदद कर सकते हो?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!बहुत अच्छा, आपका बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.मैं एक गिलास वाइन और लूंगी।
To be more realistic, of course!जाहिर तौर पर, ज्यादा असली लगने के लिए!
Hello, madam, unfortunately...हैलो, मैडम, दुर्भाग्य से...
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?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.उम्म, मुझे लगता है, मेरी पहली पसंद कैमडेन लॉक होगी।
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.उम्म, मुझे याद नहीं है... तुमने कोई मांस वाली चीज ली थी, शायद।
I need them finely chopped, please!मुझे ये बिलकुल बारीक कटे हुए चाहिए!
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.और मुझे चिकन स्टॉक के लिए कलछुल की जरुरत है, मुझे लगता है, बस इतना ही।

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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