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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
That would be nice, thank you.那太好了,谢谢你。
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
What's her name, by the way?她的名字叫什么,顺便问下?
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'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!我可以同时做两件事,亲爱的,不用担心!
And I need to change my clothes, of course.而且我需要换衣服,当然。
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!额,有点,但不全是!
What about the prices?价格怎么样?
Really? Thank you so much!真的吗?非常感谢你!
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?打扰下,但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢?
Can you still check the stock room, please?能麻烦你看下储藏间还有没有剩余吗?
Sure, no problem.当然可以,没问题。
Thanks for your kind wishes.感谢你的祝福。
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?
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...现在我真的要走了,到那里见,吻你...
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.我们要点贻贝,鱿鱼,虾和烤鱼,拜托了。
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
Or can you clean this one, please?或者你能清洁一下这个吗?

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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