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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
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.あと、上と底部のグリルもオンにしてくれ。
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!本当?わかってたよ、説明ありがとう!
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.えぇ、私通路側が好きじゃないの。ありがとう。
Can you open the oven door for me, please?オーブンの扉を僕のために開けてもらっていいかい?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.わかった待ってるわ。じゃぁまたね。
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!またあとでお願いするわ。今はこれで全部です。ありがとう!
Hello Jen, what's up?もしもし、ジェンどうしたの?
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.彼少し怖がっているわ、きっとベアの匂いがするからだと思うわ。
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.私はケイト、はじめまして、まいく。
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.やあ、ロッコ。大丈夫よ、ありがとう。
I'll have another glass of wine, please.ワインを一杯欲しいわ、お願い。
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.白ワインも一杯お願い。
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!そうさ、もし彼のチンチンが出たままなのかどうか気になったのさ、ありがとよ!
Hello, can we order our meals, please?すいません、注文してもいいですか?
That's okay, no problem.了解、問題ないよ。
And it's totally burnt now, gross!それで今は完全に焼け焦げてるわ、気持ち悪い!
Stay on the line, please...電話を切らずにお待ちください…
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる?お願い!

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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