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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
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!哦,拜托!我们可以聊点别的吗!
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.额,我不记得了... 我猜你吃了一些肉。
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?迭戈,能告诉我昨晚他说什么了吗?
That's okay for now, thank you.那就先这样吧,谢谢你。
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.好的,我等你,到时候见。
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!他们简直是一群不负责任的混蛋,不可思议!
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!你有时候就像个孩子,我不得不说!
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!... 哦是的,我想和我的妈妈通话,我指的是琼斯夫人,请!
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.你好,迪克,见到你很高兴。
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!你终于拿到你的宝贵大米啦,恭喜!
I don't know what to say, really...我不知道说什么,真的...
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!你可以帮我把洋葱剁碎吗?谢谢!
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.你好,迭戈,感谢照看他的包。
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?
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...好的,托比,我的大嘴巴朋友,抱歉地说...
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?请告诉我您的名字和手机号码,可以吗?

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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