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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 like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?我喜欢《人工智能》,你呢?
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
Can I have a look at it, please?我看一下好吗?
You too, byee!你也是,拜拜!
Can I have the ad number for it, please?请告诉我下它的广告号,可以吗?
Really? Thank you so much!真的吗?非常感谢你!
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?
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.你好,我想订一个今晚的2人桌,拜托了。
Hello Jen, what's up?喂,珍,出什么事了?
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
Better late than never!迟到总比不到好!
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见!
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!... 哦是的,我想和我的妈妈通话,我指的是琼斯夫人,请!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?
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?
Stay on the line, please...请别挂断...
Nice to meet you, Toby!很高兴见到你,托比!
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?

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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