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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
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.然后自然我错过了11点预约。
That would be the worst, I guess.我想那才是最糟糕的。
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...它可能会帮助你放松一点,我希望...
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.不用了,我不需要其他东西了,谢谢。
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.我们要一瓶霞多丽和一瓶白索维农,谢谢你,迈克。
To be more realistic, of course!当然是为了更真实些!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?
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?
Hello, madam, unfortunately...您好,女士,不幸的是...
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!他们简直是一群不负责任的混蛋,不可思议!
That's wonderful, thank you very much!那太好了,太谢谢你了!
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?亲爱的,你能让他说完吗,拜托了?
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
It seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
You too, byee!你也是,拜拜!
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
Can you put it on the stove, please?你可以把它放到炉子上吗?
I am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。

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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