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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!
Alright! See you, bye.わかったわ!またね、さようなら。
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き?
That would be nice, thank you.そうですね、ありがとう。
Can we have the menu, please?メニューもらえますか?
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?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!…これはどうも。僕もお会いできて光栄だな!
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?
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.う~ん、覚えてないわ… お肉料理だったかしら。
Really? Very interesting.本当?とても興味深いね。
Okay, see you!オーケー、またね!
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!あら、見つかったんですね、どうもありがとうございました!
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!
I am fine, thank you.良いわよ、ありがとう。
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。
I see, what about a tenner then?そうかよ、じゃ10ポンドでどうだ?
Stay on the line, please...電話を切らずにお待ちください…
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!そうさ、もし彼のチンチンが出たままなのかどうか気になったのさ、ありがとよ!

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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