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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
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...진정하는 데 도움이 될지도 몰라, 그러길 바라...
That would be nice, thank you.그럼 좋죠, 감사합니다.
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?미안하지만, 포고 때문에 불평했다는 건 뭐였어요?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?병은 깨끗한 것 같아. 근데 잔은 씻어줄 수 있어?
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.그럼 샤르도네 한 병이랑 소비뇽 블랑 한 병 할게. 고마워, 마이크.
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?네, 샤르도네 한 잔 할 수 있을까요?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.아, 마이크 얘기려나.
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!정말이지 너 가끔 애처럼 굴어!
Really? Thank you so much!정말? 진짜 고마워!
Can I have a look at it, please?잠시 봐도 될까요?
I don't know what to say, really...무슨 말을 해야 할지 모르겠군...
You too, byee!너도, 안녕!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?음, 네. 20파운드 캐시백 받을 수 있을까요?
What's up guys, how is it going?안녕 여러분. 별 일 없지?
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.아니, 그냥 평범한 거였어. 아마 4-5파운드 짜리인 것 같아.
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!아, 찾으셨네요. 정말 고맙습니다!
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!...아 예, 엄마랑 얘기, 아니 그러니까 존스 부인하고 얘기하고 싶네요!
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?그건 상관 없어. 일단은 순서대로 해줄 수 있어?
Can I have the ad number for it, please?광고 번호를 알 수 있을까요?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!감자 좀 깎아줄 수 있어? 부탁해!

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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