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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
See you later, Nick.また後でね、ニック。
No, I don't need anything, thanks.いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。
Better late than never!もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな!
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?
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...
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 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?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる?お願い!
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?悪いんだけど、お願い探してくれない?
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!?
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。
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?
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.明日は頑張って、またね。
And it's totally burnt now, gross!それで今は完全に焼け焦げてるわ、気持ち悪い!
Hi Laura, congratulations!こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう!
That's wonderful, thank you very much!すごいわ! ありがとうございます!
And I need to change my clothes, of course.それと洋服も着替えなきゃ、もちろん。
Really? Thank you so much!本当?どうもありがとう。
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?お客様のお名前と携帯電話の番号をうかがってもよろしいでしょうか?
...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!

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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