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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
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!정말이지 너 가끔 애처럼 굴어!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.미안해요 케이트! 만나서 반가워요.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!감자 좀 깎아줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.그리고 육수를 퍼내게 국자가 필요한데, 그거면 아마 다일 거야.
Or can you clean this one, please?아니면 이거 좀 씻어줄 수 있어?
To be more realistic, of course!그야 물론, 실감 나게 해보려고 했지!
What about you, Mike?마이크, 너는 어때?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?식사 나오기 전에 음료를 마실 수 있을까요?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.응, 나는 복도 쪽은 싫더라. 고마워.
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?남은 게 있는지 좀 찾아봐 줄 수 있어?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.네 못난 면상을 더는 못 버티겠던 모양이지.
Diego! You little b*stard.Diego! 이 거지같은 새X.
See you later, Nick.나중에 봐요, 닉.
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.케이트, 내 가방 챙겨갈 테니까, 걱정하지 않아도 돼.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!양파 좀 썰어줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?토스트 조금 먹었어. 너는?
Okay, why not, if you want.그래, 너가 원하면 그러지 뭐.
What about you?너는?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.아니, 난 더 필요한 거 없어. 고마워.
What about the prices?가격은 어떻고?

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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