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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
Good night, see you later.좋은 밤. 나중에 봐요.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?가볼만한 집은 2개 찾았는데, 너는?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.성함하고 휴대폰 번호가 필요한데요.
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?아, 어쩌다 그런 계산을 하게 되셨는지 설명해볼래?
He is made of wood, I believe.나무로 만들어졌다고 알고 있는데.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!알려줘서 고마워요. 들어가세요!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.아, 마이크 얘기려나.
Can you make it bigger, please?더 확대해줄 수 있어?
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?아, 잠깐, 너희 집에 윗층 방은 어때?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?담배도 한 갑 주실 수 있나요?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.나는 와인 한 잔 더 부탁해.
That's wonderful, thank you very much!굉장한걸요, 정말 감사해요!
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.그럼 좋구. 그럼 내일 봐.
Yes, what about them?그래서 걔네가 뭐?
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.음, 기억이 안나는데... 뭔가 고기가 들어간 거였겠지.
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?남는 테이블이 있을만한 가능성이 전혀 없나요?
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?케이트에 K가 아니라 C예요, 다시 확인해주실 수 있나요?
And it's totally burnt now, gross!완전 탔잖아. 으웩!
Nice to meet you, Toby!만나서 반가워요, 토비!
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.안녕하세요, 오늘 저녁 2인 테이블을 잡으려고 하는데요.

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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