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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
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?是的,但是我们可以将它们切成小方块吗?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...现在我真的要走了,到那里见,吻你...
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
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?
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?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.好的,我等你,到时候见。
See you at the station at 5.5点车站见。
Well done, very clever!厉害,非常聪明!
Nice to meet you, Toby!很高兴见到你,托比!
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
See you later, Nick.待会儿见,尼克。
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.我还需要一个长柄勺来舀鸡汤,就这么多,我觉得。
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!可能待会儿吧,暂时就这些,谢谢你!
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?我们需要预热一下烤箱,你可以打开它吗?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!谢谢你让我知道这些,拜!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?嗯,是的,我要£20现金返现,谢谢。
No, I'm okay, thanks.不用,我够了,谢谢。

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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