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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
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?你可以帮我一个忙,麻烦再给我们找一些吗?
What's her name, by the way?她的名字叫什么,顺便问下?
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?你在我洗菜之前能清洁一下水槽吗?
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.鉴于他们使用我的东西,我们可以“借”点他们的面包,我觉得。
Diego! You little b*stard.迭戈!你这个混蛋。
Okay, thank you very much.好的,非常感谢。
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
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。
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
Nice to meet you, Toby!很高兴见到你,托比!
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!伙计,清理粪便需要另外给10英镑,再见!
That's okay for now, thank you.那就先这样吧,谢谢你。
I am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?亲爱的,你能让他说完吗,拜托了?
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.我叫凯特,很高兴认识你,迈克。
I am okay, thanks.我很好,谢谢。
More or less?是大了还是小了?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
Alright, see you soon.好的,回头见。

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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