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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
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...你变得越来越大方了,亲爱的,谢谢,这个怎么样...
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?请你讲一讲其他租户的信息,可以吗?
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!你有时候就像个孩子,我不得不说!
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?我喜欢《人工智能》,你呢?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,谢谢!
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
Can you stop bothering me, please?请不要打扰我,好吗?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!那太好了,太谢谢你了!
Okay, see you!好的,再见!
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。
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
Really? Very interesting.真的?非常有趣。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.同时打开上下烤架,谢谢。
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?我只吃了一点吐司,你呢?
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。
What about you, Mike?那你呢,迈克?

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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