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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?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
That would be the worst, I guess.我想那才是最糟糕的。
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见!
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?哦,等下,你房子楼上的房间怎么样?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?打扰下,但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢?
What's her name, by the way?她的名字叫什么,顺便问下?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.我只需要您的名字和手机号码,请。
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?
Well done, very clever!厉害,非常聪明!
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.好的,我等你,到时候见。
No, I don't need anything, thanks.不用了,我不需要其他东西了,谢谢。
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!哦,拜托!我们可以聊点别的吗!
Can you leave me alone, please!你能离我远点吗!
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?C开头的凯特,不是K,请你再查一下,好吗?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?

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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