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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
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?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?
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'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...
Maybe, sorry about that.可能吧,很抱歉。
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...额... 没错,我怎么忘了这个?我好蠢了...
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.一整栋房子!?可能要比我们现在付的多。
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.嗯,我的第一选择是卡姆登洛克,我想。
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
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。
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!
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.我还需要一个长柄勺来舀鸡汤,就这么多,我觉得。
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.你好,我想订一个今晚的2人桌,拜托了。
Congratulations, well spotted!恭喜。全中!
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。
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!额,有点,但不全是!
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?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,谢谢!
Can you start from the beginning, please?你能从头讲一讲吗,拜托了?
I need them finely chopped, please!我需要把它们剁成小颗粒,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