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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
What's her name, by the way?ところで、彼女は何て名前?
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?すてきね。お部屋を見せてもらえるかしら?
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?お願いだから、10 日しか残ってないことには触れないでもらえる!?
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.彼少し怖がっているわ、きっとベアの匂いがするからだと思うわ。
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!あら、見つかったんですね、どうもありがとうございました!
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.白ワインも一杯お願い。
Hello, madam, unfortunately...もしもし、お客様。残念ですが…
Alright, if you say so!わかったわ、あなたがそう言うなら!
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。
Alright! See you, bye.わかったわ!またね、さようなら。
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?
That would be the worst, I guess.それは本当に最悪の状況になるよ、きっと。
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?
See you at the station at 5.5時に駅で会いましょう。
Nice to meet you, Toby!初めまして、トビー!
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。
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.もしもし、今夜 2 名で一席テーブルを予約したいのですが。
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?
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!

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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