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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
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.हम एक बोतल शार्डने और एक बोतल सोविग्नॉन ब्लांक लेंगे, धन्यवाद माइक।
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?मैंने दो देखने लायक घर खोजे हैं, तुम अपना बताओ?
I'll have 20, please.मैं 20 वाला लूँगा।
Can you make it bigger, please?क्या तुम कृपया इसे बड़ा कर सकते हो?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.हाँ, मुझे गलियारा पसंद नहीं है, धन्यवाद।
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।
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?ओह, रुको, तुम्हारे घर में ऊपर जो कमरा है, उसका क्या?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!क्या तुम मेरे लिए थोड़े आलू छिल सकती हो? कृपया!
Alright, see you Cate.ठीक है, कल मिलते हैं केट।
What about you?तुम बताओ?
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!तुमसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा केट, तुमसे बाद में मिलता हूँ!
To be more realistic, of course!जाहिर तौर पर, ज्यादा असली लगने के लिए!
That would be the worst, I guess.मुझे लगता है, वो सबसे बुरा होता।
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?हाँ, लेकिन क्या हम उन्हें चौकोर टुकड़ों में काट सकते हैं?
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?क्या तुम कृपया हमारे लिए यह थोड़ा ला सकते हो?
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?हम्म, हाँ, क्या मैं कृपया £20 कैशबैक ले सकता हूँ।
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!मैं एक साथ दोनों चीजें कर सकता हूँ, प्रिय, चिंता मत करो!
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...उम्म... सही कहा, मैं कैसे भूल गया? मैं कितना बेवकूफ हूँ...
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!उसने फोन रख दिया! चू*या बे*कूफ!
Alright, see you soon.ठीक है, जल्दी मिलते हैं।

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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