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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
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!
Hello sir, table for two?先生,您好,两位吗?
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
What about you, Mike?那你呢,迈克?
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?不要再提醒我10天的事儿了,拜托了!?
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
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 peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
Can you still check the stock room, please?能麻烦你看下储藏间还有没有剩余吗?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?
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?
Alright, if you say so!好的,听你的!
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
Okay, thank you very much.好的,非常感谢。
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!哦,拜托!我们可以聊点别的吗!
Better late than never!迟到总比不到好!
Can you summarize it before you go, please?你能走之前总结一下吗,拜托了?
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!我不认为我会为了租个房间把猫丢给其他人,谢谢你!
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?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,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