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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
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?煙草を1箱、お願いします。
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?ボトルはキレイだと思うわよ、でもグラスは洗ってもらえるかしら?
Can I have a look at it, please?ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか?
No, I'm okay, thanks.いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。
Alright, see you then.じゃあ、またあとで。
Can you open the oven door for me, please?オーブンの扉を僕のために開けてもらっていいかい?
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...
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。
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。
More or less?もっと上、それとも下?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!…これはどうも。僕もお会いできて光栄だな!
See you later, Nick.また後でね、ニック。
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?ドリンクは食事の前にいただけますか?
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。
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.こんにちは、ディエゴ、バッグを見ていてくれてありがとう。
No, I don't need anything, thanks.いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
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...
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。
Hello, can we order our meals, please?すいません、注文してもいいですか?

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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