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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
Can we see the kitchen first, please?주방부터 먼저 볼 수 있을까요?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!아 제발! 우리 그냥 다른 얘기 하면 안될까?
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...그래. 토비, 이 입싼 친구야, 미안하지만...
You're welcome!천만에!
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!그래, 거시기가 뿅 튀어나왔는지 쏙 들어가있는지 궁금하던 참이었다. 고마워라!
It seems we have to, in any case...어떻게 되든, 안 할 수가 없을 거 같아...
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?좋을 거 같네요, 그럼 방을 보여주시겠어요?
Yes, Cate speaking.네, 케이트예요.
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?남는 테이블이 있을만한 가능성이 전혀 없나요?
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.홍합, 오징어, 새우와 생선구이로 주세요.
I'll have another glass of wine, please.나는 와인 한 잔 더 부탁해.
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.그리고 육수를 퍼내게 국자가 필요한데, 그거면 아마 다일 거야.
That's okay, no problem.물론이지, 문제 없어.
See you at the station at 5.5시에 역에서 봐.
I don't know what to say, really...무슨 말을 해야 할지 모르겠군...
What about the prices?가격은 어떻고?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.안녕 로코, 괜찮아, 물어봐줘서 고마워.
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?맥주 작은 거 3개만 담아줄 수 있어?
What about this one behind Iceland?아이슬란드 슈퍼마켓 뒤에 여기는 어때?
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!이런 거지같은 아마추어 자식들을 봤나, 웃기지도 않네!

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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