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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
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 know, maybe, I suppose so.分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。
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…
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.マイクのこと、言ってるねの。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?煙草を1箱、お願いします。
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.わかった待ってるわ。じゃぁまたね。
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。
Can you leave me alone, please!もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから!
Thank you, have a nice day!どうもありがとう、良い一日を!
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?僕にまな板と包丁取ってくれるかい?
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.一軒家かい? 今よりも高いのは確実だね。
Hello sir, table for two?いらっしゃいませ、お二人様ですか?
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.明日は頑張って、またね。
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。
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。
No, I don't need anything, thanks.いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。
Stay on the line, please...電話を切らずにお待ちください…
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?
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!彼女切りやがった!なんて馬鹿やろうだ!

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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