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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, what about them?うん、彼女たちがどうしたの?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.マイクのこと、言ってるねの。
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!
Can we continue what we were doing please?模様替えの続きをしない?
That's okay, no problem.了解、問題ないよ。
I see, what about a tenner then?そうかよ、じゃ10ポンドでどうだ?
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?どうにかしてテーブルを押さえられないかしら?
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!あら、見つかったんですね、どうもありがとうございました!
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?ケイトの綴りは K ではなく C ですよ。もう一度ご確認いただけますか?
Okay, see you!オーケー、またね!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...ほんとにもう行かなきゃ。それじゃレストランでね。好きよ…
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?僕のために小ビール3個を取って来てもらっていいかな?
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.それでいいわ、じゃあまた明日ね。
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?ねえ、あなた、ディエゴの話を最後まで聞いてみない!?
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
Thank you, madam, see you then!ありがとうございます。それではご来店をお待ちしております!
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。
That's wonderful, thank you very much!すごいわ! ありがとうございます!
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。

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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