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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
Can you look after it carefully, please?可以麻烦你们留心帮我照看一下它吗?
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
That would be nice, thank you.那太好了,谢谢你。
No, I'm okay, thanks.不用,我够了,谢谢。
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!你有时候就像个孩子,我不得不说!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!现在完全烧焦了,好恶心!
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,谢谢!
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...
Okay, see you!好的,再见!
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?我想酒瓶是干净的,但是你可以洗一下杯子吗?
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?请你讲一讲其他租户的信息,可以吗?
That's okay for now, thank you.那就先这样吧,谢谢你。
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.祝你明天好运,再见。
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.我叫凯特,很高兴认识你,迈克。
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?把菜板和刀递给我好吗?
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.一整栋房子!?可能要比我们现在付的多。
Nice to meet you, Toby!很高兴见到你,托比!

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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