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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
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。
That would be nice, thank you.そうですね、ありがとう。
What's up guys, how is it going?よぉ皆、調子はどうだい?
He is made of wood, I believe.木でできてると思うけど。
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.ムール貝、イカ、エビを数匹、それと焼き魚をください。
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.ううん、普通のワインよ、4~5ポンドだと思うわ。
Hello, madam, unfortunately...もしもし、お客様。残念ですが…
Sure, no problem.ああ、問題ないよ。
Okay, why not, if you want.ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。
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!
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.ええ、エビせんべいと春巻きをお願いします。
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?お前が起こす前俺は寝てたぜ、なんだよ?
And I need to change my clothes, of course.それと洋服も着替えなきゃ、もちろん。
Can I have a look at it, please?ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか?
Can you look after it carefully, please?注意して見ててくれる?
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?オーブンを予熱させなきゃ、オーブンのスイッチをオンにしてくれるかい?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。
That's okay for now, thank you.じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.マイクのこと、言ってるねの。
What's her name, by the way?ところで、彼女は何て名前?

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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