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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.हाँ, मुझे गलियारा पसंद नहीं है, धन्यवाद।
What about you?तुम बताओ?
Thanks for your kind wishes.आपकी शुभकामनाओं के लिए धन्यवाद।
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?हम्म, हाँ, क्या मैं कृपया £20 कैशबैक ले सकता हूँ।
Can we have the menu, please?क्या हमें मेन्यू मिल सकता है?
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.जाहिर है, अगर तुम्हारे पास कुछ इससे बेहतर करने के लिए नहीं है तो।
Alright, see you Cate.ठीक है, कल मिलते हैं केट।
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।
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?क्या तुम मेरे लिए 3 छोटे बियर ले सकती हो?
Hi Laura, congratulations!हैलो, लौरा, बधाई हो!
That's okay for now, thank you.अभी के लिए इतना काफी है, धन्यवाद।
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.ठीक है, मैं तुम्हारा इंतज़ार कर रही हूँ, जल्दी मिलते हैं।
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.इसके बाद निश्चित रूप से, मेरी 11:00 बजे वाली मुलाकात छूट गयी।
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.हैलो, जोसफ, आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.हैलो, मैं आज रात के लिए दो लोगों के लिए कृपया एक टेबल बुक करना चाहती हूँ।
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?प्रिय, क्या तुम कृपया उसे खत्म करने दे सकते 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!?
More or less?लगभग?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!क्या तुम मेरे लिए थोड़े आलू छिल सकती हो? कृपया!
Maybe, sorry about that.शायद, माफ करना।

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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