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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
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.나도 화이트 와인 한 잔 부탁해요.
What about the prices?가격은 어떻고?
I will have some fish, I think.나는 생선을 좀 먹을까 해.
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.홍합, 오징어, 새우와 생선구이로 주세요.
Alright, see you soon.그래, 곧 봐.
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?오븐을 예열해야 하는데, 좀 켜줄 수 있어?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!굉장한걸요, 정말 감사해요!
That would be nice, thank you.그럼 좋죠, 감사합니다.
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?담배도 한 갑 주실 수 있나요?
No, I'm okay, thanks.아니, 난 괜찮아.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?응, 근데 깍둑썰기로 해줄 수 있어?
I am okay, thanks.잘 지내. 고마워.
Can we have the menu, please?메뉴판 좀 볼 수 있을까요?
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?아, 잠깐, 너희 집에 윗층 방은 어때?
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.몰라, 그런가, 그런 거 같기도 하고.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!그래, 거시기가 뿅 튀어나왔는지 쏙 들어가있는지 궁금하던 참이었다. 고마워라!
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?자기야, 계단 내려가는 거 좀 도와줄 수 있어?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!양파 좀 썰어줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
Well done, very clever!대단한데, 잘 맞힌다!
Nice to meet you, Toby!만나서 반가워요, 토비!

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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