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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
Okay, thank you very much.好的,非常感谢。
Thank you, madam, see you then!谢谢,女士,到时见!
I am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!他们简直是一群不负责任的混蛋,不可思议!
I need them finely chopped, please!我需要把它们剁成小颗粒,谢谢!
Alright, see you Cate.好的,明天见,凯特。
What about this one behind Iceland?Iceland后面的这个怎么样?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
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!
Hello, madam, unfortunately...您好,女士,不幸的是...
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
Thank you, have a nice day!谢谢你,祝你今天愉快!
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!真的?我没看出来,谢谢你的澄清!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.哦,你说的是迈克,我猜。
Congratulations, well spotted!恭喜。全中!
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.不贵的,就是一般的葡萄酒,4英镑或5英镑的样子,我想。
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.好的,我等你,到时候见。
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.凯特,我现在把包带走了,所以不需要担心。
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。

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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