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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
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!... 哦是的,我想和我的妈妈通话,我指的是琼斯夫人,请!
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!哦,拜托!我们可以聊点别的吗!
Can you open the oven door for me, please?你可以帮我打开烤箱门吗?
No, I'm okay, thanks.不用,我够了,谢谢。
Congratulations, well spotted!恭喜。全中!
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?请问我们能在饭前先喝我们的饮料吗?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
See you at the station at 5.5点车站见。
Thanks for letting me know, bye!谢谢你让我知道这些,拜!
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
I am okay, thanks.我很好,谢谢。
Can we see the bathroom first, please?我们可以先看下浴室吗?
Can you leave me alone, please!你能离我远点吗!
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!?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.她无法忍受继续看你丑恶的嘴脸了,我猜是这样。
That's okay for now, thank you.那就先这样吧,谢谢你。
Diego! You little b*stard.迭戈!你这个混蛋。
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,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