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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
Good night, see you later.おやすみ、また今度ね。
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?えっと、どう計算したらそうなるのか説明してくれるかな?
More or less?もっと上、それとも下?
Can we see the bathroom first, please?まずはバスルームを見てもいいですか?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!お知らせありがとう。またね!
Can we continue what we were doing please?模様替えの続きをしない?
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!完璧だわ! 本当にありがとうございます!
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!
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!またあとでお願いするわ。今はこれで全部です。ありがとう!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!それで今は完全に焼け焦げてるわ、気持ち悪い!
Thank you, have a nice day!どうもありがとう、良い一日を!
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?
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 chop some onions for me? Please?!玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる?お願い!
I don't know what to say, really...なんというか…
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。
I am fine, thank you.良いわよ、ありがとう。
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!
I just need your name and mobile number, please.それではお客様のお名前と携帯電話番号を伺ってもよろしいでしょうか。
Hi Laura, congratulations!こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう!

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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