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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
Can you put it on the stove, please?你可以把它放到炉子上吗?
Sure, no problem.当然可以,没问题。
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...你变得越来越大方了,亲爱的,谢谢,这个怎么样...
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?我只吃了一点吐司,你呢?
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!是的,我想知道他的小鸡鸡是插在里面还是凸在外面,谢谢!
Okay, see you!好的,再见!
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?
Alright, see you Cate.好的,明天见,凯特。
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.然后自然我错过了11点预约。
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。
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?在你叫醒我之前我是在睡觉,怎么了?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
Alright, see you soon.好的,回头见。
That would be nice, thank you.那太好了,谢谢你。
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.我叫凯特,很高兴认识你,迈克。
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?你可以帮我一个忙,麻烦再给我们找一些吗?
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?亲爱的,你能让他说完吗,拜托了?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.好的,我等你,到时候见。
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...见到你也很高兴,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