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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'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!我可以同时做两件事,亲爱的,不用担心!
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.那太好了,那就明天见。
Stay on the line, please...请别挂断...
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!呀,你找到了,非常感谢!
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!
Really? Very interesting.真的?非常有趣。
I am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?我只吃了一点吐司,你呢?
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.我们要一瓶霞多丽和一瓶白索维农,谢谢你,迈克。
That's okay for now, thank you.那就先这样吧,谢谢你。
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?请告诉我您的名字和手机号码,可以吗?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.哦,你说的是迈克,我猜。
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?你能将葡萄酒从冰箱递给我吗?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.然后自然我错过了11点预约。
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.我不知道,可能吧,我想是吧。
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
You're welcome!不客气!
Hello, madam, unfortunately...您好,女士,不幸的是...

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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