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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
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...그래. 토비, 이 입싼 친구야, 미안하지만...
Yes, Cate speaking.네, 케이트예요.
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.그 사람들도 내 걸 쓰니까 우리도 좀 *빌리면* 되지 않을까.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?응, 근데 깍둑썰기로 해줄 수 있어?
What about you, Mike?마이크, 너는 어때?
That would be the worst, I guess.아마 그게 최악의 상황이겠지.
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?음, 네. 20파운드 캐시백 받을 수 있을까요?
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.안녕하세요 니기미씨, 만나서 반가워요.
Maybe, sorry about that.그럴 수도. 죄송.
Can we see the bathroom first, please?화장실부터 먼저 볼 수 있을까요?
To be more realistic, of course!그야 물론, 실감 나게 해보려고 했지!
Hello, can we order our meals, please?저기요, 식사 주문할 수 있을까요?
Alright, see you Cate.그래, 내일 봐, 케이트.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?토스트 조금 먹었어. 너는?
Hi Laura, congratulations!안녕, 로라, 축하해요!
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?아, 어쩌다 그런 계산을 하게 되셨는지 설명해볼래?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.아니, 난 더 필요한 거 없어. 고마워.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...너무 마음을 많이 써주네, 자기, 고마워, 그렇담 이건 어때...
What's up guys, how is it going?안녕 여러분. 별 일 없지?
Well done, very clever!대단한데, 잘 맞힌다!

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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