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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
More or less?是大了还是小了?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
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。
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!
Maybe, sorry about that.可能吧,很抱歉。
Better late than never!迟到总比不到好!
Thanks for your kind wishes.感谢你的祝福。
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?把菜板和刀递给我好吗?
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.你好,约瑟夫,见到你很高兴。
Thanks for letting me know, bye!谢谢你让我知道这些,拜!
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
Stay on the line, please...请别挂断...
Well done, very clever!厉害,非常聪明!
You too, byee!你也是,拜拜!
I am okay, thanks.我很好,谢谢。
Okay, see you!好的,再见!
It seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
I will have some fish, I think.我想我会吃鱼。
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.那太好了,那就明天见。

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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