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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
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!끊었어! 미치고 팔짝 뛰겠네!
Can you make it bigger, please?더 확대해줄 수 있어?
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.몰라, 그런가, 그런 거 같기도 하고.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!양파 좀 썰어줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?10일 문제 좀 그만 상기시켜줄 수 없겠어!?
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...이제 진짜 가야해, 식당에서 보자, 뽀뽀...
Hello, can we order our meals, please?저기요, 식사 주문할 수 있을까요?
Nice to meet you, Toby!만나서 반가워요, 토비!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?남는 테이블이 있을만한 가능성이 전혀 없나요?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.아, 마이크 얘기려나.
Alright, if you say so!좋아, 그렇다면야!
Okay, see you!좋아, 다음에 봐!
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.그러니까 물론, 다른 할 일이 없으면 말이야.
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.그리고 육수를 퍼내게 국자가 필요한데, 그거면 아마 다일 거야.
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?음, 네. 20파운드 캐시백 받을 수 있을까요?
No, I'm okay, thanks.아니, 난 괜찮아.
Okay, thank you very much.네, 감사합니다.
I just need your name and mobile number, please.성함하고 휴대폰 번호가 필요한데요.
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?디에고, 어젯밤 줄리앤이 뭐라고 했는지 알려줄 수 있어요?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.미안해요 케이트! 만나서 반가워요.

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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