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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 we see the kitchen first, please?我们可以先看下客厅吗,拜托了?
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?
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.祝你明天好运,再见。
See you later, Nick.待会儿见,尼克。
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!我可以同时做两件事,亲爱的,不用担心!
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!你终于拿到你的宝贵大米啦,恭喜!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?
Alright, see you Cate.好的,明天见,凯特。
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!他们简直是一群不负责任的混蛋,不可思议!
Good night, see you later.晚安,回见。
Or can you clean this one, please?或者你能清洁一下这个吗?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?亲爱的,你能让他说完吗,拜托了?
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
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?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...
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。

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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