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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
He is made of wood, I believe.나무로 만들어졌다고 알고 있는데.
No, I'm okay, thanks.아니, 난 괜찮아.
It seems we have to, in any case...어떻게 되든, 안 할 수가 없을 거 같아...
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?케이트에 K가 아니라 C예요, 다시 확인해주실 수 있나요?
Can you still check the stock room, please?그래도 재고 창고를 확인해주실 수 있나요?
Okay, see you!좋아, 다음에 봐!
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.안녕 디에고, 가방 맡아줘서 고마워요.
You too, byee!너도, 안녕!
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?냉장고에서 와인 좀 건네줄 수 있어?
Nice to meet you, Toby!만나서 반가워요, 토비!
Thank you, madam, see you then!감사합니다, 부인, 그때 뵙겠습니다!
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.그럼 샤르도네 한 병이랑 소비뇽 블랑 한 병 할게. 고마워, 마이크.
Alright, if you say so!좋아, 그렇다면야!
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.좀 겁이 난 거 같아. 아무래도 베어 냄새가 나서 그런가봐.
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.응, 나는 복도 쪽은 싫더라. 고마워.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.미안해요 케이트! 만나서 반가워요.
Hello, can we order our meals, please?저기요, 식사 주문할 수 있을까요?
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?맥주 작은 거 3개만 담아줄 수 있어?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.나는 와인 한 잔 더 부탁해.
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.그래, 기다리고 있을게, 이따 봐.

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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