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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
To be more realistic, of course!그야 물론, 실감 나게 해보려고 했지!
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...그야 물론, 이사 가는 얘기를 하는 거지...
Can we see the bathroom first, please?화장실부터 먼저 볼 수 있을까요?
Yes, Cate speaking.네, 케이트예요.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!양파 좀 썰어줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.미안해요 케이트! 만나서 반가워요.
Can you look after it carefully, please?잘 좀 보고 있어줄 수 있어?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.나는 와인 한 잔 더 부탁해.
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...그래. 토비, 이 입싼 친구야, 미안하지만...
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.그 사람들도 내 걸 쓰니까 우리도 좀 *빌리면* 되지 않을까.
I just need your name and mobile number, please.성함하고 휴대폰 번호가 필요한데요.
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.주택을 째로!? 지금 내는 것보다 틀림없이 훨씬 많이 내야 해.
Thanks for your kind wishes.응원 고마워요.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.나도 화이트 와인 한 잔 부탁해요.
I am okay, thanks.잘 지내. 고마워.
Hello, can we order our meals, please?저기요, 식사 주문할 수 있을까요?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.안녕 로코, 괜찮아, 물어봐줘서 고마워.
Hi Laura, congratulations!안녕, 로라, 축하해요!
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?가볼만한 집은 2개 찾았는데, 너는?
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.안녕하세요 니기미씨, 만나서 반가워요.

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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