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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
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?你能将葡萄酒从冰箱递给我吗?
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!她挂我电话!真是*逼!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?嗯,是的,我要£20现金返现,谢谢。
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,谢谢!
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?请问我们能在饭前先喝我们的饮料吗?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.哦,你说的是迈克,我猜。
Maybe, sorry about that.可能吧,很抱歉。
I'll have another glass of wine, please.我再要一杯葡萄酒,谢谢。
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.同时打开上下烤架,谢谢。
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.你好,迭戈,感谢照看他的包。
Can we see the bathroom first, please?我们可以先看下浴室吗?
What about the prices?价格怎么样?
Can we have the menu, please?我们看一下菜单可以吗?
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.不贵的,就是一般的葡萄酒,4英镑或5英镑的样子,我想。
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?
Good night, see you later.晚安,回见。
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!真的?我没看出来,谢谢你的澄清!
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?好吧,请你解释下你是怎么计算的?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?你可以帮我打开烤箱门吗?

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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