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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
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.然后自然我错过了11点预约。
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!哦,拜托!我们可以聊点别的吗!
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.嗯,我的第一选择是卡姆登洛克,我想。
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!你可以帮我把洋葱剁碎吗?谢谢!
Okay, thank you very much.好的,非常感谢。
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?C开头的凯特,不是K,请你再查一下,好吗?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!可能待会儿吧,暂时就这些,谢谢你!
That would be the worst, I guess.我想那才是最糟糕的。
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?你可以帮我一个忙,麻烦再给我们找一些吗?
You too, byee!你也是,拜拜!
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
Thank you, have a nice day!谢谢你,祝你今天愉快!
No, I don't need anything, thanks.不用了,我不需要其他东西了,谢谢。
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!是的,我想知道他的小鸡鸡是插在里面还是凸在外面,谢谢!
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...它可能会帮助你放松一点,我希望...
You're welcome!不客气!
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?你在我洗菜之前能清洁一下水槽吗?

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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