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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
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?남은 게 있는지 좀 찾아봐 줄 수 있어?
Can you start from the beginning, please?시작부터 얘기해줄 수 있어요?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?식사 나오기 전에 음료를 마실 수 있을까요?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!드디어 네 소중한 쌀을 얻었구나. 축하해!
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!감자 좀 깎아줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
Thank you, have a nice day!고마워요, 좋은 하루 되세요!
Congratulations, well spotted!축하해. 눈썰미가 좋은데!
Alright, see you Cate.그래, 내일 봐, 케이트.
Can you open the oven door for me, please?오븐 문 좀 열어줄 수 있어?
You too, byee!너도, 안녕!
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?오븐을 예열해야 하는데, 좀 켜줄 수 있어?
Good night, see you later.좋은 밤. 나중에 봐요.
Nice to meet you, Toby!만나서 반가워요, 토비!
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?미안하지만, 포고 때문에 불평했다는 건 뭐였어요?
Can you look after it carefully, please?잘 좀 보고 있어줄 수 있어?
You're welcome!천만에!
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?가볼만한 집은 2개 찾았는데, 너는?
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?케이트에 K가 아니라 C예요, 다시 확인해주실 수 있나요?
Thank you, madam, see you then!감사합니다, 부인, 그때 뵙겠습니다!
I'll have 20, please.20개비로 할게요.

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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