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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
What's her name, by the way?她的名字叫什么,顺便问下?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.我不知道,可能吧,我想是吧。
I am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。
That's wonderful, thank you very much!那太好了,太谢谢你了!
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.好的,那样更好我觉得,谢谢。
It seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
See you later, Nick.待会儿见,尼克。
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
You too, byee!你也是,拜拜!
Okay, see you!好的,再见!
Stay on the line, please...请别挂断...
To be more realistic, of course!当然是为了更真实些!
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
Can we have the menu, please?我们看一下菜单可以吗?
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!?
What about the prices?价格怎么样?
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。
Can you stop bothering me, please?请不要打扰我,好吗?
That would be nice, thank you.那太好了,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