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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 seems we have to, in any case...어떻게 되든, 안 할 수가 없을 거 같아...
I'll have another glass of wine, please.나는 와인 한 잔 더 부탁해.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...너무 마음을 많이 써주네, 자기, 고마워, 그렇담 이건 어때...
Alright, see you Cate.그래, 내일 봐, 케이트.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.네, 새우 크래커하고 춘권 좀 주세요.
No, I'm okay, thanks.아니, 난 괜찮아.
Can you leave me alone, please!나 좀 그냥 내버려둬줄래!
He is made of wood, I believe.나무로 만들어졌다고 알고 있는데.
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...아... 그렇지, 내가 그걸 어쩌다 까먹은 걸까? 내가 정말 멍텅구리네...
Thank you, madam, see you then!감사합니다, 부인, 그때 뵙겠습니다!
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?응, 근데 깍둑썰기로 해줄 수 있어?
I am fine, thank you.잘 지내, 물어봐줘서 고마워.
To be more realistic, of course!그야 물론, 실감 나게 해보려고 했지!
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.네, 좋은 자리로 부탁해요.
And it's totally burnt now, gross!완전 탔잖아. 으웩!
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.음, 기억이 안나는데... 뭔가 고기가 들어간 거였겠지.
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?식사 나오기 전에 음료를 마실 수 있을까요?
Maybe, sorry about that.그럴 수도. 죄송.
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.그 사람들도 내 걸 쓰니까 우리도 좀 *빌리면* 되지 않을까.
Thank you, have a nice day!고마워요, 좋은 하루 되세요!

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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