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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
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!本当?わかってたよ、説明ありがとう!
Maybe, sorry about that.そうかもね、ご愁傷様。
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.お察しのとおり 11 時のアポをすっぽかしっちゃったの。
Thanks for letting me know, bye!お知らせありがとう。またね!
Alright, see you then.じゃあ、またあとで。
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?
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。
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?
Okay, see you!オーケー、またね!
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き?
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!彼らはプロとして全然ふさわしくない馬鹿やろうどもだ、信じられない!
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.やあ、ロッコ。大丈夫よ、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!?
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。
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?悪いんだけど、お願い探してくれない?
No, I'm okay, thanks.いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。
See you at the station at 5.5時に駅で会いましょう。
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!
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!

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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