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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
To be more realistic, of course!当然是为了更真实些!
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。
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?请告诉我您的名字和手机号码,可以吗?
Sure, no problem.当然可以,没问题。
What's her name, by the way?她的名字叫什么,顺便问下?
I'll have 20, please.我要20支的,谢谢。
Good night, see you later.晚安,回见。
That's wonderful, thank you very much!那太好了,太谢谢你了!
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!是的,我想知道他的小鸡鸡是插在里面还是凸在外面,谢谢!
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!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!现在完全烧焦了,好恶心!
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.那太好了,那就明天见。
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?
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...好的,托比,我的大嘴巴朋友,抱歉地说...
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?我们需要预热一下烤箱,你可以打开它吗?
Thank you, madam, see you then!谢谢,女士,到时见!
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.当然,如果你没有更好的安排的话。
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!可能待会儿吧,暂时就这些,谢谢你!

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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