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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
You're welcome!不客气!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!太完美了!对此我很感激,太谢谢您了!
Alright! See you, bye.没问题!回见,拜拜。
Can you start from the beginning, please?你能从头讲一讲吗,拜托了?
Diego! You little b*stard.迭戈!你这个混蛋。
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...额... 没错,我怎么忘了这个?我好蠢了...
Can I have a look at it, please?我看一下好吗?
I am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。
Can we see the bathroom first, please?我们可以先看下浴室吗?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?在你叫醒我之前我是在睡觉,怎么了?
Can you still check the stock room, please?能麻烦你看下储藏间还有没有剩余吗?
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?听起来很棒,可以带我们参观下房间吗?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
See you at the station at 5.5点车站见。
Good night, see you later.晚安,回见。
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.凯特,我现在把包带走了,所以不需要担心。
Really? Thank you so much!真的吗?非常感谢你!
Sure, no problem.当然可以,没问题。
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.同时打开上下烤架,谢谢。
That's okay for now, thank you.那就先这样吧,谢谢你。

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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