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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
You're welcome!不客气!
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
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。
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...现在我真的要走了,到那里见,吻你...
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?我只吃了一点吐司,你呢?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.我只需要您的名字和手机号码,请。
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!伙计,清理粪便需要另外给10英镑,再见!
What about this one behind Iceland?Iceland后面的这个怎么样?
Hello, madam, unfortunately...您好,女士,不幸的是...
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见!
See you later, Nick.待会儿见,尼克。
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!你终于拿到你的宝贵大米啦,恭喜!
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
Congratulations, well spotted!恭喜。全中!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.我再要一杯葡萄酒,谢谢。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
Can you stop bothering me, please?请不要打扰我,好吗?
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?

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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