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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
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!이따 보구요, 일단은 그게 다예요, 감사합니다!
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?자기야, 계단 내려가는 거 좀 도와줄 수 있어?
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?다른 입세자 분들은 어떤지 좀 알려줄 수 있는 게 있으세요?
Diego! You little b*stard.Diego! 이 거지같은 새X.
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!걱정 마 자기, 두 개 동시에 할 수 있으니까!
Can you leave me alone, please!나 좀 그냥 내버려둬줄래!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?남는 테이블이 있을만한 가능성이 전혀 없나요?
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.네, 새우 크래커하고 춘권 좀 주세요.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?냉장고에서 와인 좀 건네줄 수 있어?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!아 제발! 우리 그냥 다른 얘기 하면 안될까?
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?케이트에 K가 아니라 C예요, 다시 확인해주실 수 있나요?
What about this one behind Iceland?아이슬란드 슈퍼마켓 뒤에 여기는 어때?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!감자 좀 깎아줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?음, 네. 20파운드 캐시백 받을 수 있을까요?
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!이 친구야, 응가를 줍게 하려면 10파운드 추가입니다요. 이따 봐!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.나는 와인 한 잔 더 부탁해.
What about the prices?가격은 어떻고?
Stay on the line, please...끊지 마시고 기다려주세요...
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.나도 화이트 와인 한 잔 부탁해요.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?가볼만한 집은 2개 찾았는데, 너는?

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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