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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
So a bottle would be better, please.병이 좋을 거 같아, 부탁해.
And I need to change my clothes, of course.그리고 물론 옷도 갈아 입어야 하구.
Hello Jen, what's up?여보세요 젠, 무슨 일이야?
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?디에고, 어젯밤 줄리앤이 뭐라고 했는지 알려줄 수 있어요?
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?다른 입세자 분들은 어떤지 좀 알려줄 수 있는 게 있으세요?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.네 못난 면상을 더는 못 버티겠던 모양이지.
You too, byee!너도, 안녕!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?남는 테이블이 있을만한 가능성이 전혀 없나요?
He is made of wood, I believe.나무로 만들어졌다고 알고 있는데.
Thank you, madam, see you then!감사합니다, 부인, 그때 뵙겠습니다!
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.네, 좋은 자리로 부탁해요.
I am fine, thank you.잘 지내, 물어봐줘서 고마워.
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?네, 샤르도네 한 잔 할 수 있을까요?
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!이 친구야, 응가를 줍게 하려면 10파운드 추가입니다요. 이따 봐!
Yes, what about them?그래서 걔네가 뭐?
Really? Thank you so much!정말? 진짜 고마워!
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?담배도 한 갑 주실 수 있나요?
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?아, 잠깐, 너희 집에 윗층 방은 어때?
Can you put it on the stove, please?스토브에 좀 올려줄래?
Diego! You little b*stard.Diego! 이 거지같은 새X.

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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