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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
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?케이트에 K가 아니라 C예요, 다시 확인해주실 수 있나요?
Hello sir, table for two?어서오세요, 두 분이신가요?
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?남는 테이블이 있을만한 가능성이 전혀 없나요?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?병은 깨끗한 것 같아. 근데 잔은 씻어줄 수 있어?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!감자 좀 깎아줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.안녕하세요, 오늘 저녁 2인 테이블을 잡으려고 하는데요.
Thank you, have a nice day!고마워요, 좋은 하루 되세요!
That would be nice, thank you.그럼 좋죠, 감사합니다.
Hi Laura, congratulations!안녕, 로라, 축하해요!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?음, 네. 20파운드 캐시백 받을 수 있을까요?
Can you make it bigger, please?더 확대해줄 수 있어?
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?토스트 조금 먹었어. 너는?
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.나도 화이트 와인 한 잔 부탁해요.
That's okay, no problem.물론이지, 문제 없어.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?가볼만한 집은 2개 찾았는데, 너는?
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?냉장고에서 와인 좀 건네줄 수 있어?
Yes, Cate speaking.네, 케이트예요.
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!만나서 반가웠어요, 케이트! 나중에 보죠!
Okay, thank you very much.네, 감사합니다.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.그럼 좋구. 그럼 내일 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