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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
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!끊었어! 미치고 팔짝 뛰겠네!
You too, byee!너도, 안녕!
Can you leave me alone, please!나 좀 그냥 내버려둬줄래!
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?성함과 휴대폰 번호를 받을 수 있을까요?
I am fine, thank you.잘 지내, 물어봐줘서 고마워.
Alright, see you soon.그래, 곧 봐.
See you later, Nick.나중에 봐요, 닉.
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.음, 첫째로 꼽자면 캠든 록이 좋을 거 같아.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!양파 좀 썰어줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
What's her name, by the way?걔 이름은 뭐야, 그나저나?
Hello, madam, unfortunately...안녕하세요, 부인, 안타깝지만...
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?가볼만한 집은 2개 찾았는데, 너는?
Alright, see you Cate.그래, 내일 봐, 케이트.
Hello, can we order our meals, please?저기요, 식사 주문할 수 있을까요?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.네 못난 면상을 더는 못 버티겠던 모양이지.
Hello Jen, what's up?여보세요 젠, 무슨 일이야?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?자기야, 계단 내려가는 거 좀 도와줄 수 있어?
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?다른 입세자 분들은 어떤지 좀 알려줄 수 있는 게 있으세요?
Hi Laura, congratulations!안녕, 로라, 축하해요!
I don't know what to say, really...무슨 말을 해야 할지 모르겠군...

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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