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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
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!
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 we see the kitchen first, please?まずキッチンを見てもよろしいですか?
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.あと、上と底部のグリルもオンにしてくれ。
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.白ワインも一杯お願い。
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!
He is made of wood, I believe.木でできてると思うけど。
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...お家を出る件に決まってるじゃない…
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.それでいいわ、じゃあまた明日ね。
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!?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?えぇ、そうね。シャルドネのグラスをもらえますか?
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。
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?えっと、どう計算したらそうなるのか説明してくれるかな?
You too, byee!あなたもね、さようなら。
Yes, what about them?うん、彼女たちがどうしたの?
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?煙草を1箱、お願いします。
You're welcome!どういたしました!
Well done, very clever!よく出来ました、とても賢いのね。
Better late than never!もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな!

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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