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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
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?不要再提醒我10天的事儿了,拜托了!?
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.凯特,我现在把包带走了,所以不需要担心。
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?
Thank you, madam, see you then!谢谢,女士,到时见!
What's her name, by the way?她的名字叫什么,顺便问下?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
Okay, see you!好的,再见!
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?你能将葡萄酒从冰箱递给我吗?
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?
See you later, Nick.待会儿见,尼克。
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...它可能会帮助你放松一点,我希望...
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
And it's totally burnt now, gross!现在完全烧焦了,好恶心!
Can you put it on the stove, please?你可以把它放到炉子上吗?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?我想酒瓶是干净的,但是你可以洗一下杯子吗?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!你可以帮我把洋葱剁碎吗?谢谢!
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...好的,托比,我的大嘴巴朋友,抱歉地说...
I need them finely chopped, please!我需要把它们剁成小颗粒,谢谢!
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.祝你明天好运,再见。

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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