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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
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见!
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?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?打扰下,但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢?
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.嗯,我的第一选择是卡姆登洛克,我想。
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.她无法忍受继续看你丑恶的嘴脸了,我猜是这样。
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.祝你明天好运,再见。
Okay, thank you very much.好的,非常感谢。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
Hello, madam, unfortunately...您好,女士,不幸的是...
Congratulations, well spotted!恭喜。全中!
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
Can you open the oven door for me, please?你可以帮我打开烤箱门吗?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,谢谢!
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
Can we see the kitchen first, please?我们可以先看下客厅吗,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。
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
Okay, see you!好的,再见!

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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