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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
Alright, see you soon.그래, 곧 봐.
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?맥주 작은 거 3개만 담아줄 수 있어?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.네 못난 면상을 더는 못 버티겠던 모양이지.
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!그러셨어요? 전혀 몰랐네, 알려줘서 아주 고마워!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.나는 와인 한 잔 더 부탁해.
Yes, Cate speaking.네, 케이트예요.
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?담배도 한 갑 주실 수 있나요?
So a bottle would be better, please.병이 좋을 거 같아, 부탁해.
No, I don't need anything, thanks.아니, 난 더 필요한 거 없어. 고마워.
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?성함과 휴대폰 번호를 받을 수 있을까요?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!음, 대충 그런데, 엄밀히는 아니고요!
Okay, why not, if you want.그래, 너가 원하면 그러지 뭐.
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?식사 나오기 전에 음료를 마실 수 있을까요?
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!이런 거지같은 아마추어 자식들을 봤나, 웃기지도 않네!
Maybe, sorry about that.그럴 수도. 죄송.
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?내가 채소 씻기 전에 싱크대 좀 닦아줄 수 있어?
Good night, see you later.좋은 밤. 나중에 봐요.
Can you summarize it before you go, please?가기 전에 요약만 해줄 수 있어요?
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?오븐을 예열해야 하는데, 좀 켜줄 수 있어?
I'll have 20, please.20개비로 할게요.

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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