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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
Alright, if you say so!わかったわ、あなたがそう言うなら!
Can we have the menu, please?メニューもらえますか?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.わかった待ってるわ。じゃぁまたね。
Really? Very interesting.本当?とても興味深いね。
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!
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!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?どうにかしてテーブルを押さえられないかしら?
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?
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!
Really? Thank you so much!本当?どうもありがとう。
Can you start from the beginning, please?はじめから話してくる?
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?
Congratulations, well spotted!おめでとう、よく分かったわね!
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.やあ、ロッコ。大丈夫よ、ありがとう。
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?私がお野菜を洗う前に、流し台をキレイにするのお願いできるかしら?
Thanks for your kind wishes.ご親切にどうもありがとう。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?煙草を1箱、お願いします。
I'll have another glass of wine, please.ワインを一杯欲しいわ、お願い。
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
Hi Laura, congratulations!こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう!

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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