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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
Nice to meet you, Toby!很高兴见到你,托比!
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
Can we see the kitchen first, please?我们可以先看下客厅吗,拜托了?
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
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。
Thank you, madam, see you then!谢谢,女士,到时见!
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?
What about the prices?价格怎么样?
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?
That's okay for now, thank you.那就先这样吧,谢谢你。
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 I take your name and mobile number, please?请告诉我您的名字和手机号码,可以吗?
Maybe, sorry about that.可能吧,很抱歉。
Can you leave me alone, please!你能离我远点吗!
Can you open the oven door for me, please?你可以帮我打开烤箱门吗?
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.你好,迪克,见到你很高兴。
And it's totally burnt now, gross!现在完全烧焦了,好恶心!
Alright! See you, bye.没问题!回见,拜拜。
That's wonderful, thank you very much!那太好了,太谢谢你了!
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?听起来很棒,可以带我们参观下房间吗?

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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