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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
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!
Better late than never!迟到总比不到好!
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?在你叫醒我之前我是在睡觉,怎么了?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!那太好了,太谢谢你了!
I just need your name and mobile number, please.我只需要您的名字和手机号码,请。
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。
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!
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!我可以同时做两件事,亲爱的,不用担心!
What about you?你呢?
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?亲爱的,你能让他说完吗,拜托了?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.你好,我想订一个今晚的2人桌,拜托了。
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。
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.祝你明天好运,再见。
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?把菜板和刀递给我好吗?
You too, byee!你也是,拜拜!
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
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。
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?

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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