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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 pass me the wine from the fridge, please?你能将葡萄酒从冰箱递给我吗?
Can you look after it carefully, please?可以麻烦你们留心帮我照看一下它吗?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?我们可以先看下客厅吗,拜托了?
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?
I don't know what to say, really...我不知道说什么,真的...
I'll have 20, please.我要20支的,谢谢。
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!你终于拿到你的宝贵大米啦,恭喜!
See you later, Nick.待会儿见,尼克。
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!是的,我想知道他的小鸡鸡是插在里面还是凸在外面,谢谢!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?嗯,是的,我要£20现金返现,谢谢。
Stay on the line, please...请别挂断...
Can we see the bathroom first, please?我们可以先看下浴室吗?
Can we have the menu, please?我们看一下菜单可以吗?
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.我们要点贻贝,鱿鱼,虾和烤鱼,拜托了。
Congratulations, well spotted!恭喜。全中!
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
I'll have another glass of wine, please.我再要一杯葡萄酒,谢谢。
Can I have the ad number for it, please?请告诉我下它的广告号,可以吗?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!真的?我没看出来,谢谢你的澄清!
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...

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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