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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'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!
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.不好意思,凯特!很高兴见到你。
I just need your name and mobile number, please.我只需要您的名字和手机号码,请。
I'll have 20, please.我要20支的,谢谢。
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?
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...额... 没错,我怎么忘了这个?我好蠢了...
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!你可以帮我把洋葱剁碎吗?谢谢!
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!我不认为我会为了租个房间把猫丢给其他人,谢谢你!
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?
Can I have the ad number for it, please?请告诉我下它的广告号,可以吗?
Can I have a look at it, please?我看一下好吗?
That's okay, no problem.好的,没问题。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
I am okay, thanks.我很好,谢谢。

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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