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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
So a bottle would be better, please.所以最好是一瓶,麻烦了。
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!我不认为我会为了租个房间把猫丢给其他人,谢谢你!
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?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
Diego! You little b*stard.迭戈!你这个混蛋。
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!可能待会儿吧,暂时就这些,谢谢你!
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!哦,拜托!我们可以聊点别的吗!
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?请告诉我您的名字和手机号码,可以吗?
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
Hello sir, table for two?先生,您好,两位吗?
Stay on the line, please...请别挂断...
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.祝你明天好运,再见。
Hello Jen, what's up?喂,珍,出什么事了?
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.我不知道,可能吧,我想是吧。
Alright, if you say so!好的,听你的!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?嗯,是的,我要£20现金返现,谢谢。
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!她挂我电话!真是*逼!
Good night, see you later.晚安,回见。

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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