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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
Alright, if you say so!好的,听你的!
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.它看起来有点害怕,因为它能闻到大熊的味道,我觉得。
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?你在我洗菜之前能清洁一下水槽吗?
See you at the station at 5.5点车站见。
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?是的,但是我们可以将它们切成小方块吗?
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。
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.好的,我等你,到时候见。
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!
I will have some fish, I think.我想我会吃鱼。
Can you start from the beginning, please?你能从头讲一讲吗,拜托了?
Can you still check the stock room, please?能麻烦你看下储藏间还有没有剩余吗?
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.我不知道,可能吧,我想是吧。
Or can you clean this one, please?或者你能清洁一下这个吗?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?打扰下,但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
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?
I am okay, thanks.我很好,谢谢。
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
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!

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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