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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'm talking about leaving the house, of course...お家を出る件に決まってるじゃない…
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。
What about this one behind Iceland?アイスランド側のこれなんてどうだい?
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?
You too, byee!あなたもね、さようなら。
That's okay for now, thank you.じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。
Or can you clean this one, please?それとも、これ洗うのお願いできるかしら?
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...すごく気前がいいじゃないか。ケイト、ありがとう。それじゃあ…
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!
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.明日は頑張って、またね。
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
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。
Stay on the line, please...電話を切らずにお待ちください…
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...わかった、トビー、おしゃべりマンの僕の友よ、悪いけど...
Yes, what about them?うん、彼女たちがどうしたの?
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...
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?
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?
Hi Laura, congratulations!こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう!
No, I'm okay, thanks.いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。

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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