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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
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.음, 첫째로 꼽자면 캠든 록이 좋을 거 같아.
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?난 <A.I.>가 좋아. 넌 어때?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!굉장한걸요, 정말 감사해요!
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?가볼만한 집은 2개 찾았는데, 너는?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.미안해요 케이트! 만나서 반가워요.
I see, what about a tenner then?좋아, 열 장이면 어때?
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.나도 화이트 와인 한 잔 부탁해요.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?니가 깨우기 전까지는 자고 있었어. 뭔 일이야?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.성함하고 휴대폰 번호가 필요한데요.
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?아, 어쩌다 그런 계산을 하게 되셨는지 설명해볼래?
Can we see the bathroom first, please?화장실부터 먼저 볼 수 있을까요?
I'll have 20, please.20개비로 할게요.
Hello sir, table for two?어서오세요, 두 분이신가요?
And I need to change my clothes, of course.그리고 물론 옷도 갈아 입어야 하구.
Yes, Cate speaking.네, 케이트예요.
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.응, 나는 복도 쪽은 싫더라. 고마워.
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!드디어 네 소중한 쌀을 얻었구나. 축하해!
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?그건 상관 없어. 일단은 순서대로 해줄 수 있어?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.아니, 난 더 필요한 거 없어. 고마워.
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!만나서 반가웠어요, 케이트! 나중에 보죠!

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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