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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
See you at the station at 5.5시에 역에서 봐.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.좀 겁이 난 거 같아. 아무래도 베어 냄새가 나서 그런가봐.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...너무 마음을 많이 써주네, 자기, 고마워, 그렇담 이건 어때...
Can you start from the beginning, please?시작부터 얘기해줄 수 있어요?
He is made of wood, I believe.나무로 만들어졌다고 알고 있는데.
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!만나서 반가웠어요, 케이트! 나중에 보죠!
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!드디어 네 소중한 쌀을 얻었구나. 축하해!
Good night, see you later.좋은 밤. 나중에 봐요.
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.안녕하세요, 오늘 저녁 2인 테이블을 잡으려고 하는데요.
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!그러셨어요? 전혀 몰랐네, 알려줘서 아주 고마워!
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.결국 물론 11시 약속은 놓쳤고.
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?남는 테이블이 있을만한 가능성이 전혀 없나요?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.그래, 기다리고 있을게, 이따 봐.
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.아니, 그냥 평범한 거였어. 아마 4-5파운드 짜리인 것 같아.
That's wonderful, thank you very much!굉장한걸요, 정말 감사해요!
Can we see the kitchen first, please?주방부터 먼저 볼 수 있을까요?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?식사 나오기 전에 음료를 마실 수 있을까요?
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?오븐을 예열해야 하는데, 좀 켜줄 수 있어?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?담배도 한 갑 주실 수 있나요?
I will have some fish, I think.나는 생선을 좀 먹을까 해.

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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