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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
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!양파 좀 썰어줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.응, 나는 복도 쪽은 싫더라. 고마워.
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?아, 어쩌다 그런 계산을 하게 되셨는지 설명해볼래?
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.케이트, 내 가방 챙겨갈 테니까, 걱정하지 않아도 돼.
What's her name, by the way?걔 이름은 뭐야, 그나저나?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!아 제발! 우리 그냥 다른 얘기 하면 안될까?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!드디어 네 소중한 쌀을 얻었구나. 축하해!
Hello, can we order our meals, please?저기요, 식사 주문할 수 있을까요?
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...이제 진짜 가야해, 식당에서 보자, 뽀뽀...
Alright, see you soon.그래, 곧 봐.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?주방부터 먼저 볼 수 있을까요?
I am okay, thanks.잘 지내. 고마워.
Can we continue what we were doing please?하던 거나 계속 하면 안될까 우리?
So a bottle would be better, please.병이 좋을 거 같아, 부탁해.
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!걱정 마 자기, 두 개 동시에 할 수 있으니까!
Can you still check the stock room, please?그래도 재고 창고를 확인해주실 수 있나요?
What about you, Mike?마이크, 너는 어때?
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.주택을 째로!? 지금 내는 것보다 틀림없이 훨씬 많이 내야 해.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!알려줘서 고마워요. 들어가세요!
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.안녕하세요, 조셉. 만나서 반갑습니다.

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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