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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
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!क्या तुम मेरे लिए थोड़े आलू छिल सकती हो? कृपया!
Hello, can we order our meals, please?हैलो, क्या हम अपना खाना ऑर्डर कर सकते हैं?
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...उम्म... सही कहा, मैं कैसे भूल गया? मैं कितना बेवकूफ हूँ...
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।
I'll have another glass of wine, please.मैं एक गिलास वाइन और लूंगी।
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।
Yes, Cate speaking.हाँ, केट बोल रही हूँ।
That would be the worst, I guess.मुझे लगता है, वो सबसे बुरा होता।
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?क्या तुम मेरे लिए 3 छोटे बियर ले सकती हो?
Okay, why not, if you want.हाँ, क्यों नहीं, यदि तुम चाहो।
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!वे बेकार मूर्ख लोगों का चू*या समूह है, विश्वास नहीं होता!
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?माफ़ करना, लेकिन पोगो के बारे में शिकायत करने वाली बात का क्या हुआ?
You too, byee!तुम भी, अलविदा!
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?क्या तुम कृपया हमारे लिए यह थोड़ा ला सकते हो?
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?
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।
Can you make it bigger, please?क्या तुम कृपया इसे बड़ा कर सकते हो?
I see, what about a tenner then?ठीक है, फिर एक टेनर के बारे में तुम्हारा क्या ख्याल है?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?मुझे लगता है बोतल साफ है, लेकिन क्या तुम कृपया गिलास धो सकते हो?
Can you still check the stock room, please?क्या आप फिर भी कृपया भंडार कक्ष में देख सकते 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