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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 I have the ad number for it, please?请告诉我下它的广告号,可以吗?
Congratulations, well spotted!恭喜。全中!
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.不贵的,就是一般的葡萄酒,4英镑或5英镑的样子,我想。
Can you stop bothering me, please?请不要打扰我,好吗?
To be more realistic, of course!当然是为了更真实些!
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.额,我不记得了... 我猜你吃了一些肉。
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!额,有点,但不全是!
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,谢谢!
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.我也要一杯白葡萄酒,谢谢。
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...
I don't know what to say, really...我不知道说什么,真的...
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
Okay, thank you very much.好的,非常感谢。
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
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?
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.我叫凯特,很高兴认识你,迈克。

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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