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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
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.안녕 로코, 괜찮아, 물어봐줘서 고마워.
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.홍합, 오징어, 새우와 생선구이로 주세요.
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.응, 나는 복도 쪽은 싫더라. 고마워.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?응, 근데 깍둑썰기로 해줄 수 있어?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!아 제발! 우리 그냥 다른 얘기 하면 안될까?
I see, what about a tenner then?좋아, 열 장이면 어때?
Can you put it on the stove, please?스토브에 좀 올려줄래?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.나는 와인 한 잔 더 부탁해.
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.케이트, 내 가방 챙겨갈 테니까, 걱정하지 않아도 돼.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?토스트 조금 먹었어. 너는?
Alright, if you say so!좋아, 그렇다면야!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?남는 테이블이 있을만한 가능성이 전혀 없나요?
Okay, why not, if you want.그래, 너가 원하면 그러지 뭐.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.나는 케이트예요. 만나서 반가워요, 마이크.
Okay, see you!좋아, 다음에 봐!
Can you stop bothering me, please?나 좀 가만히 내버려둬줄래?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.성함하고 휴대폰 번호가 필요한데요.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!그래, 거시기가 뿅 튀어나왔는지 쏙 들어가있는지 궁금하던 참이었다. 고마워라!
Stay on the line, please...끊지 마시고 기다려주세요...
I am fine, thank you.잘 지내, 물어봐줘서 고마워.

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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