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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
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?가볼만한 집은 2개 찾았는데, 너는?
He is made of wood, I believe.나무로 만들어졌다고 알고 있는데.
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.그래, 그게 낫겠다. 고마워.
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.그리고 육수를 퍼내게 국자가 필요한데, 그거면 아마 다일 거야.
Can I have a look at it, please?잠시 봐도 될까요?
Well done, very clever!대단한데, 잘 맞힌다!
Alright, if you say so!좋아, 그렇다면야!
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?담배도 한 갑 주실 수 있나요?
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!아, 찾으셨네요. 정말 고맙습니다!
I need them finely chopped, please!곱게 썰어주세요!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...이제 진짜 가야해, 식당에서 보자, 뽀뽀...
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.나는 케이트예요. 만나서 반가워요, 마이크.
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!집 구하겠다고 고양이를 버리진 않을 거 같아요, 참 고맙네요!
That's wonderful, thank you very much!굉장한걸요, 정말 감사해요!
It seems we have to, in any case...어떻게 되든, 안 할 수가 없을 거 같아...
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.네, 좋은 자리로 부탁해요.
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!걱정 마 자기, 두 개 동시에 할 수 있으니까!
What's up guys, how is it going?안녕 여러분. 별 일 없지?
No, I'm okay, thanks.아니, 난 괜찮아.
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.주택을 째로!? 지금 내는 것보다 틀림없이 훨씬 많이 내야 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