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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
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!おい相棒よ、うんちを拾うリクエストはまた別の10ポンドだぜ、じゃあな!
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!え、ええ、そうですね。それではお母さんと、ジョーンズ夫人と変わっていただけますか!
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.ええ、エビせんべいと春巻きをお願いします。
Better late than never!もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな!
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.私はケイト、はじめまして、まいく。
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?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?煙草を1箱、お願いします。
Hello Jen, what's up?もしもし、ジェンどうしたの?
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。
That's wonderful, thank you very much!すごいわ! ありがとうございます!
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?
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。
Yes, what about them?うん、彼女たちがどうしたの?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。
Can you stop bothering me, please?気を散らさないでくれる?
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?あ、ちょっと待って。あなたのお家の上の階はどう?
I see, what about a tenner then?そうかよ、じゃ10ポンドでどうだ?
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.明日は頑張って、またね。
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。
Good night, see you later.おやすみ、また今度ね。

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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