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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 don't know what to say, really...무슨 말을 해야 할지 모르겠군...
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?미안하지만, 포고 때문에 불평했다는 건 뭐였어요?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...그야 물론, 이사 가는 얘기를 하는 거지...
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.그래, 그게 낫겠다. 고마워.
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?디에고, 어젯밤 줄리앤이 뭐라고 했는지 알려줄 수 있어요?
Hello sir, table for two?어서오세요, 두 분이신가요?
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.주택을 째로!? 지금 내는 것보다 틀림없이 훨씬 많이 내야 해.
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.네, 좋은 자리로 부탁해요.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!양파 좀 썰어줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.나는 와인 한 잔 더 부탁해.
That's okay, no problem.물론이지, 문제 없어.
Can you make it bigger, please?더 확대해줄 수 있어?
And I need to change my clothes, of course.그리고 물론 옷도 갈아 입어야 하구.
Yes, Cate speaking.네, 케이트예요.
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.그래, 기다리고 있을게, 이따 봐.
That would be nice, thank you.그럼 좋죠, 감사합니다.
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.안녕하세요 니기미씨, 만나서 반가워요.
No, I'm okay, thanks.아니, 난 괜찮아.
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.아니, 그냥 평범한 거였어. 아마 4-5파운드 짜리인 것 같아.
No, I don't need anything, thanks.아니, 난 더 필요한 거 없어. 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