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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
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!我不认为我会为了租个房间把猫丢给其他人,谢谢你!
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?我想酒瓶是干净的,但是你可以洗一下杯子吗?
Diego! You little b*stard.迭戈!你这个混蛋。
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?
Good night, see you later.晚安,回见。
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,谢谢!
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!呀,你找到了,非常感谢!
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?不要再提醒我10天的事儿了,拜托了!?
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?好吧,请你解释下你是怎么计算的?
Can I have a look at it, please?我看一下好吗?
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?把菜板和刀递给我好吗?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
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。
It seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
Well done, very clever!厉害,非常聪明!
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...它可能会帮助你放松一点,我希望...
Can I have the ad number for it, please?请告诉我下它的广告号,可以吗?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。

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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