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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
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!你有时候就像个孩子,我不得不说!
You're welcome!不客气!
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?哦,等下,你房子楼上的房间怎么样?
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?
I am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.它看起来有点害怕,因为它能闻到大熊的味道,我觉得。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.我不知道,可能吧,我想是吧。
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。
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...现在我真的要走了,到那里见,吻你...
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!可能待会儿吧,暂时就这些,谢谢你!
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.鉴于他们使用我的东西,我们可以“借”点他们的面包,我觉得。
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.你好,约瑟夫,见到你很高兴。
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!真的?我没看出来,谢谢你的澄清!
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?是的,但是我们可以将它们切成小方块吗?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?我们可以先看下客厅吗,拜托了?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.然后自然我错过了11点预约。

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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