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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
No, I don't need anything, thanks..لا، لا أريد أى شىء، شكراً لك
What about the prices?ماذا عن الأسعار؟
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please..أجل، بعض من البروان كراكرز وبعض من السبرنع رولز، من فضلك
Alright! See you, bye..حسناً! أراك لاحقاً, الى اللقاء
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?هل يمكنك ان تحضر لى 3 زجاجات بيرة من فضلك؟
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please..سأحصل على كأس نبيذ, أيضاً, من فضلك
Hello, can we order our meals, please?مرحباً، هل يمكننا ان نطلب وجباتنا، من فضلك؟
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please..مرحبًا، أود أن احجز طاولة لشخصين الليلة، من فضلك
Can we have the menu, please?هل يمكننا الحصول على القائمة، من فضلك؟
Congratulations, well spotted!!مبارك لك. ملاحظة جيدة
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!!هل يمكنكِ تقشير بعض البطاطس من اجلى؟ من فضلك
I see, what about a tenner then?أرى ذلك، ماذا لو أعطيتك 10 جنيهات؟
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!!اوه بربكما! هل يمكننا الحديث عن شىء أخر من فضلكما
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!!هذا ممتاز! أقدر لكِ هذا، شكرًا جزيلاً لكِ
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?أعتقد ان الزجاجة نظيفة، لكن هل يمكنك غسل الكأس، من فضلك؟
I am fine, thank you..انا بخير, شكراً لك
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!!من اللطيف مقابلتك كيت، أراكِ لاحقًا
Hello Jen, what's up?مرحباً جين، ما الأمر؟
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this......أنتِ كريمة للغاية ياعزيزتي، أشكركِ، ماذا عن ذلك
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!!إمم، نوعًا ما، لكن ليس بالضبط

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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