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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
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?你在我洗菜之前能清洁一下水槽吗?
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?
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?哦,等下,你房子楼上的房间怎么样?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!是的,我想知道他的小鸡鸡是插在里面还是凸在外面,谢谢!
No, I don't need anything, thanks.不用了,我不需要其他东西了,谢谢。
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!额,有点,但不全是!
What about you, Mike?那你呢,迈克?
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?我们可以先看下客厅吗,拜托了?
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!你可以帮我把洋葱剁碎吗?谢谢!
I'll have 20, please.我要20支的,谢谢。
Can we continue what we were doing please?我们可以继续我们刚才做的事吗?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.然后自然我错过了11点预约。
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?

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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