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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
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?打扰下,但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢?
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!
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!
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见!
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
Sure, no problem.当然可以,没问题。
And it's totally burnt now, gross!现在完全烧焦了,好恶心!
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
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?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.不用了,我不需要其他东西了,谢谢。
Can we have the menu, please?我们看一下菜单可以吗?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.然后自然我错过了11点预约。
Can you open the oven door for me, please?你可以帮我打开烤箱门吗?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,谢谢!
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?
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 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?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.嗯,我的第一选择是卡姆登洛克,我想。

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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