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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
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?見学できる物件を 2 軒見つけたよ。君の方はどう?
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!お部屋のために猫を手放すつもりはないわ。ありがとう!
Stay on the line, please...電話を切らずにお待ちください…
Can I have the ad number for it, please?その物件の広告番号をうかがってもよろしいでしょうか?
So a bottle would be better, please.だからボトルがいいわ、お願い。
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.ケイト、バッグは持って行くよ。心配ないようにね。
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。
Thanks for letting me know, bye!お知らせありがとう。またね!
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。
That's wonderful, thank you very much!すごいわ! ありがとうございます!
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...うん、そうなんだけど、そんなこと忘れるわけないだろ? どんだけバカなんだよ、僕は…
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?他のテナントについても何か情報をいただけないかしら?
To be more realistic, of course!よりそれっぽくするために決まってるだろ!
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!僕のためにいくつかのジャガイモの皮をむいてくれる?お願い!
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?
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!
Can I have a look at it, please?ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか?
What about you?あなたは?
Can you make it bigger, please?拡大してくれる?
What about this one behind Iceland?アイスランド側のこれなんてどうだい?

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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