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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 I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.あとはチキンブイヨンを取るためのお玉杓子が必要だわ、それで全部かな、と思う。
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。
Stay on the line, please...電話を切らずにお待ちください…
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...もしかしたらリラックス効果がちょっとあるかもよ、だといいけど...
That would be nice, thank you.そうですね、ありがとう。
I will have some fish, I think.僕はなにか魚を食べるよ、たぶん。
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?ドリンクは食事の前にいただけますか?
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。
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.私はケイト、はじめまして、まいく。
No, I'm okay, thanks.いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。
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!?
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!言っておきますけど、あなた、たまに子供みたいよ!
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
Hello sir, table for two?いらっしゃいませ、お二人様ですか?
Alright, see you then.じゃあ、またあとで。
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。
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。
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.う~ん、まずは カムデン・ロックスかしら。
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?私がお野菜を洗う前に、流し台をキレイにするのお願いできるかしら?
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?冷蔵庫からワインを取ってくれるかしら?

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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