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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
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.同时打开上下烤架,谢谢。
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!太完美了!对此我很感激,太谢谢您了!
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.一整栋房子!?可能要比我们现在付的多。
I don't know what to say, really...我不知道说什么,真的...
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...你变得越来越大方了,亲爱的,谢谢,这个怎么样...
Thank you, madam, see you then!谢谢,女士,到时见!
More or less?是大了还是小了?
Or can you clean this one, please?或者你能清洁一下这个吗?
What about you, Mike?那你呢,迈克?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.不好意思,凯特!很高兴见到你。
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
Hello sir, table for two?先生,您好,两位吗?
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...它可能会帮助你放松一点,我希望...
Thanks for letting me know, bye!谢谢你让我知道这些,拜!
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?

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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