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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
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 you put it on the stove, please?你可以把它放到炉子上吗?
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?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.你好,约瑟夫,见到你很高兴。
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,谢谢!
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?
Diego! You little b*stard.迭戈!你这个混蛋。
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!谢谢你让我知道这些,拜!
Alright, see you soon.好的,回头见。
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!你终于拿到你的宝贵大米啦,恭喜!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?
What about the prices?价格怎么样?
What about you, Mike?那你呢,迈克?
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
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'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