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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 I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
Well done, very clever!厉害,非常聪明!
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?
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
Thanks for your kind wishes.感谢你的祝福。
Alright, see you soon.好的,回头见。
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!你可以帮我把洋葱剁碎吗?谢谢!
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,谢谢!
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 seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
Can you look after it carefully, please?可以麻烦你们留心帮我照看一下它吗?
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?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...你变得越来越大方了,亲爱的,谢谢,这个怎么样...
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!谢谢你让我知道这些,拜!
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
You too, byee!你也是,拜拜!
Can you open the oven door for me, please?你可以帮我打开烤箱门吗?

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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