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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
It seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
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。
See you at the station at 5.5点车站见。
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!她挂我电话!真是*逼!
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?打扰下,但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢?
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!可能待会儿吧,暂时就这些,谢谢你!
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?
Can you start from the beginning, please?你能从头讲一讲吗,拜托了?
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
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?
Okay, see you!好的,再见!
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。
Congratulations, well spotted!恭喜。全中!
Can I have a look at it, please?我看一下好吗?
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?
Hello sir, table for two?先生,您好,两位吗?
Can you stop bothering me, please?请不要打扰我,好吗?
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!
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?好吧,请你解释下你是怎么计算的?

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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