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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
Thank you, madam, see you then!감사합니다, 부인, 그때 뵙겠습니다!
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.케이트, 내 가방 챙겨갈 테니까, 걱정하지 않아도 돼.
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!아 제발! 우리 그냥 다른 얘기 하면 안될까?
I'll have 20, please.20개비로 할게요.
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.
That would be the worst, I guess.아마 그게 최악의 상황이겠지.
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?병은 깨끗한 것 같아. 근데 잔은 씻어줄 수 있어?
That would be nice, thank you.그럼 좋죠, 감사합니다.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.좀 겁이 난 거 같아. 아무래도 베어 냄새가 나서 그런가봐.
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...아... 그렇지, 내가 그걸 어쩌다 까먹은 걸까? 내가 정말 멍텅구리네...
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.안녕 디에고, 가방 맡아줘서 고마워요.
Can you summarize it before you go, please?가기 전에 요약만 해줄 수 있어요?
What about the prices?가격은 어떻고?
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.몰라, 그런가, 그런 거 같기도 하고.
What's up guys, how is it going?안녕 여러분. 별 일 없지?
I am fine, thank you.잘 지내, 물어봐줘서 고마워.
Okay, thank you very much.네, 감사합니다.
What about you?너는?
Yes, Cate speaking.네, 케이트예요.

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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