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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
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!我不认为我会为了租个房间把猫丢给其他人,谢谢你!
It seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见!
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。
Thank you, madam, see you then!谢谢,女士,到时见!
Alright, if you say so!好的,听你的!
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?好吧,请你解释下你是怎么计算的?
Sure, no problem.当然可以,没问题。
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!伙计,清理粪便需要另外给10英镑,再见!
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
Hello sir, table for two?先生,您好,两位吗?
Hello, madam, unfortunately...您好,女士,不幸的是...
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?请问我们能在饭前先喝我们的饮料吗?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.然后自然我错过了11点预约。
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
Can you leave me alone, please!你能离我远点吗!

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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