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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 would be the worst, I guess.それは本当に最悪の状況になるよ、きっと。
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
Can we see the bathroom first, please?まずはバスルームを見てもいいですか?
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.もちろん、他にやることがなかったらだけど。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?それでいいわよ、最初の事を出来るかしら?
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?トーストをほんの少しだけ食べたわ、あなたは?
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。
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?
Can we continue what we were doing please?模様替えの続きをしない?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!おい、よしてくれよ!何か別の事を話そうじゃないか、頼むから!
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…
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?
Can you still check the stock room, please?それでも商品倉庫を確認してもらえますか?
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?
Thank you, madam, see you then!ありがとうございます。それではご来店をお待ちしております!
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!笑ってはいるけど、ちゃんと聞いてるよ、ケイト。気にしないで!
You too, byee!あなたもね、さようなら。
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?ケイトの綴りは K ではなく C ですよ。もう一度ご確認いただけますか?
He is made of wood, I believe.木でできてると思うけど。
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.ううん、普通のワインよ、4~5ポンドだと思うわ。

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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