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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
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?亲爱的,你能让他说完吗,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?
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.当然,如果你没有更好的安排的话。
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
Alright, see you soon.好的,回头见。
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.我还需要一个长柄勺来舀鸡汤,就这么多,我觉得。
I don't know what to say, really...我不知道说什么,真的...
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!是的,我想知道他的小鸡鸡是插在里面还是凸在外面,谢谢!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?C开头的凯特,不是K,请你再查一下,好吗?
I will have some fish, I think.我想我会吃鱼。
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.我也要一杯白葡萄酒,谢谢。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.它看起来有点害怕,因为它能闻到大熊的味道,我觉得。
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?嗯,是的,我要£20现金返现,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?
It seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
Can I have a look at it, please?我看一下好吗?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.不用了,我不需要其他东西了,谢谢。
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...额... 没错,我怎么忘了这个?我好蠢了...

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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