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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
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.祝你明天好运,再见。
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见!
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。
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.我叫凯特,很高兴认识你,迈克。
Stay on the line, please...请别挂断...
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?我想酒瓶是干净的,但是你可以洗一下杯子吗?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
Nice to meet you, Toby!很高兴见到你,托比!
That's okay, no problem.好的,没问题。
Can I have the ad number for it, please?请告诉我下它的广告号,可以吗?
Really? Very interesting.真的?非常有趣。
Alright! See you, bye.没问题!回见,拜拜。
What about the prices?价格怎么样?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
You're welcome!不客气!
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?不要再提醒我10天的事儿了,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