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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
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?
What about the prices?价格怎么样?
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
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 am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。
Can we see the kitchen first, please?我们可以先看下客厅吗,拜托了?
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。
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.好的,那样更好我觉得,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?
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?请你讲一讲其他租户的信息,可以吗?
Thank you, madam, see you then!谢谢,女士,到时见!
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?亲爱的,你能让他说完吗,拜托了?
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
Good night, see you later.晚安,回见。
Hello sir, table for two?先生,您好,两位吗?
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?你可以帮我一个忙,麻烦再给我们找一些吗?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?打扰下,但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!你可以帮我把洋葱剁碎吗?谢谢!

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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