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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!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.我再要一杯葡萄酒,谢谢。
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。
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?请你讲一讲其他租户的信息,可以吗?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?你可以帮我打开烤箱门吗?
See you later, Nick.待会儿见,尼克。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
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?
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?
Good night, see you later.晚安,回见。
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.鉴于他们使用我的东西,我们可以“借”点他们的面包,我觉得。
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...
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, Toby!很高兴见到你,托比!
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!太完美了!对此我很感激,太谢谢您了!
I just need your name and mobile number, please.我只需要您的名字和手机号码,请。
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.我们要点贻贝,鱿鱼,虾和烤鱼,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