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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
Okay, thank you very much.好的,非常感谢。
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.鉴于他们使用我的东西,我们可以“借”点他们的面包,我觉得。
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!可能待会儿吧,暂时就这些,谢谢你!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.我再要一杯葡萄酒,谢谢。
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?好吧,请你解释下你是怎么计算的?
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?C开头的凯特,不是K,请你再查一下,好吗?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.不好意思,凯特!很高兴见到你。
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?
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?迭戈,能告诉我昨晚他说什么了吗?
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!真的?我没看出来,谢谢你的澄清!
Can we see the kitchen first, please?我们可以先看下客厅吗,拜托了?
Really? Very interesting.真的?非常有趣。
You too, byee!你也是,拜拜!
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
Can you stop bothering me, please?请不要打扰我,好吗?
Better late than never!迟到总比不到好!
Can you still check the stock room, please?能麻烦你看下储藏间还有没有剩余吗?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.不用了,我不需要其他东西了,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