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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
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!!أجل، لقد كنت أتسائل اذا ماكان قضيبه فى الداخل ام فى الخارج، شكراً
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please..أجل، بعض من البروان كراكرز وبعض من السبرنع رولز، من فضلك
Can you start from the beginning, please?هل يمكنك البدء من البداية، من فضلك؟
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess..لا، انه نوع عادى، 4 او 5 جنيهات، أعتقد
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!!اوه بربكما! هل يمكننا الحديث عن شىء أخر من فضلكما
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose..و أحتاج الى مغرفة لمرق الدجاج، هذا كل ما فى الامر، أفترض
Stay on the line, please......إبقِ على الخط، من فضلك
Hello Jen, what's up?مرحباً جين، ما الأمر؟
Diego! You little b*stard..ديجو! يالك من ابن *انية
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!!إمم، نوعًا ما، لكن ليس بالضبط
I just need your name and mobile number, please..أحتاج فقط إلى اسمك ورقم هاتفك، من فضلك
Okay, see you!!حسناً, أراك لاحقاً
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?لقد أكلت القليل من التوست, ماذا عنك؟
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?لقد وجدت بيتين قابلين للمشاهدة، ماذا عنك؟
Can I have a look at it, please?هل يمكننى النظر اليه من فضلك؟
What about the prices?ماذا عن الأسعار؟
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!!يمكنني فعل الإثنين في نفس الوقت، ياعزيزتي، لا تقلقي
I'll have 20, please..سأحصل على 20، من فضلك
Or can you clean this one, please?او هل يمكنك تنظيف هذه، من فضلك؟
That would be nice, thank you..هذا سيكون رائعاً شكراً لك

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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