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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
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?자기야, 일단은 말 끝내게 내버려 둘 수 없겠어!?
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!만나서 반가웠어요, 케이트! 나중에 보죠!
No, I don't need anything, thanks.아니, 난 더 필요한 거 없어. 고마워.
Can you leave me alone, please!나 좀 그냥 내버려둬줄래!
More or less?뭐 대충 그쯤?
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!그래, 거시기가 뿅 튀어나왔는지 쏙 들어가있는지 궁금하던 참이었다. 고마워라!
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...그래. 토비, 이 입싼 친구야, 미안하지만...
What's her name, by the way?걔 이름은 뭐야, 그나저나?
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.케이트, 내 가방 챙겨갈 테니까, 걱정하지 않아도 돼.
Can you look after it carefully, please?잘 좀 보고 있어줄 수 있어?
Nice to meet you, Toby!만나서 반가워요, 토비!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?화장실부터 먼저 볼 수 있을까요?
Thank you, have a nice day!고마워요, 좋은 하루 되세요!
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.주택을 째로!? 지금 내는 것보다 틀림없이 훨씬 많이 내야 해.
Thank you, madam, see you then!감사합니다, 부인, 그때 뵙겠습니다!
Can we have the menu, please?메뉴판 좀 볼 수 있을까요?
What's up guys, how is it going?안녕 여러분. 별 일 없지?
No, I'm okay, thanks.아니, 난 괜찮아.
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?음, 네. 20파운드 캐시백 받을 수 있을까요?
Congratulations, well spotted!축하해. 눈썰미가 좋은데!

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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