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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
No, I don't need anything, thanks.नहीं, मुझे कुछ नहीं चाहिए, धन्यवाद।
Can you leave me alone, please!क्या तुम कृपया मुझे अकेला छोड़ सकते हो!
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?हमें ओवन प्रीहीट करने की जरुरत है, क्या तुम कृपया इसे चालू कर सकती हो?
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!?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.हैलो रोक्को, हम ठीक हैं, धन्यवाद।
What about you?तुम बताओ?
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.हाँ, यह अच्छा रहेगा, धन्यवाद।
What about you, Mike?आप क्या लेंगे माइक?
Really? Thank you so much!सच में? आपका बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद!
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?क्या हमें कृपया खाने से पहले हमारे ड्रिंक मिल सकते हैं?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?मुझे आर्टिफीसियल इंटेलिजेंस पसंद है, तुम्हें कौन सी फिल्म पसंद है?
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!
I will have some fish, I think.मुझे लगता है, मैं थोड़ी मछली लूंगा।
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...तुम बहुत उदार हो प्रिय, धन्यवाद, इसके बारे में तुम्हारा क्या कहना है...
Maybe, sorry about that.शायद, माफ करना।
...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!
I am okay, thanks.मैं ठीक हूँ, धन्यवाद।
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.और कृपया, ऊपर और नीचे के ग्रिल चालू कर दो।
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!क्या तुम मेरे लिए थोड़े आलू छिल सकती हो? कृपया!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?क्या कृपया एक टेबल मिलने की कोई संभावना है?

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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