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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
That's okay for now, thank you.那就先这样吧,谢谢你。
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。
Thanks for your kind wishes.感谢你的祝福。
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?
What's up guys, how is it going?怎么了,伙计们,过得怎么样呀?
Can you leave me alone, please!你能离我远点吗!
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见!
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!
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。
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!真的?我没看出来,谢谢你的澄清!
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
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。
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!我不认为我会为了租个房间把猫丢给其他人,谢谢你!
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?是的,但是我们可以将它们切成小方块吗?
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?你能将葡萄酒从冰箱递给我吗?
Hello, madam, unfortunately...您好,女士,不幸的是...
I am okay, thanks.我很好,谢谢。

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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