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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.응, 나는 복도 쪽은 싫더라. 고마워.
He is made of wood, I believe.나무로 만들어졌다고 알고 있는데.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?가볼만한 집은 2개 찾았는데, 너는?
Diego! You little b*stard.Diego! 이 거지같은 새X.
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!아, 찾으셨네요. 정말 고맙습니다!
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?식사 나오기 전에 음료를 마실 수 있을까요?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!그러셨어요? 전혀 몰랐네, 알려줘서 아주 고마워!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.아, 마이크 얘기려나.
Really? Very interesting.정말요? 신기하다.
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.안녕하세요 니기미씨, 만나서 반가워요.
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?네, 샤르도네 한 잔 할 수 있을까요?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!감자 좀 깎아줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
And I need to change my clothes, of course.그리고 물론 옷도 갈아 입어야 하구.
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!정말이지 너 가끔 애처럼 굴어!
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?냉장고에서 와인 좀 건네줄 수 있어?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?성함과 휴대폰 번호를 받을 수 있을까요?
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!완벽해요! 애 써주셔서 고마워요, 정말 감사합니다!
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...그래. 토비, 이 입싼 친구야, 미안하지만...
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.그러니까 물론, 다른 할 일이 없으면 말이야.
Can we have the menu, please?메뉴판 좀 볼 수 있을까요?

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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