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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
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?在你叫醒我之前我是在睡觉,怎么了?
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!你终于拿到你的宝贵大米啦,恭喜!
What about the prices?价格怎么样?
Really? Thank you so much!真的吗?非常感谢你!
See you later, Nick.待会儿见,尼克。
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?
It seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.她无法忍受继续看你丑恶的嘴脸了,我猜是这样。
Can we have the menu, please?我们看一下菜单可以吗?
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.它看起来有点害怕,因为它能闻到大熊的味道,我觉得。
Thank you, have a nice day!谢谢你,祝你今天愉快!
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?我想酒瓶是干净的,但是你可以洗一下杯子吗?
That would be nice, thank you.那太好了,谢谢你。
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.祝你明天好运,再见。
That's okay for now, thank you.那就先这样吧,谢谢你。
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!他们简直是一群不负责任的混蛋,不可思议!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?

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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