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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
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!太完美了!对此我很感激,太谢谢您了!
Can you still check the stock room, please?能麻烦你看下储藏间还有没有剩余吗?
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.哦,你说的是迈克,我猜。
To be more realistic, of course!当然是为了更真实些!
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!... 哦是的,我想和我的妈妈通话,我指的是琼斯夫人,请!
You're welcome!不客气!
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!你有时候就像个孩子,我不得不说!
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。
That would be the worst, I guess.我想那才是最糟糕的。
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?你能帮我拿3瓶低浓度啤酒吗?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?我们需要预热一下烤箱,你可以打开它吗?
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!
What about you?你呢?
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.你好,迭戈,感谢照看他的包。
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!她挂我电话!真是*逼!
Hello Jen, what's up?喂,珍,出什么事了?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.我只需要您的名字和手机号码,请。
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.嗯,我的第一选择是卡姆登洛克,我想。

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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