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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
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?نعم، هل يمكننى الحصول على كأس من الشاردوناى من فضلك؟
I see, what about a tenner then?أرى ذلك، ماذا لو أعطيتك 10 جنيهات؟
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks..أجل، أعتقد هذا أفضل، شكراً
Alright, see you soon..حسناً, أراكِ قريباً
That would be nice, thank you..هذا سيكون رائعاً شكراً لك
Good luck for tomorrow, see you..حظاً موفقاً غداً, أراك لاحقاً
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!!كان من الرائع مقابلتك، أيضًا، شكرًا
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?هل يمكننا الحصول على مشروباتنا قبل الوجبة من فضلك؟
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?أجل، لكن هل يمكنك تقطيعهم على شكل مكعبات، من فضلك؟
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am......امم... هذا صحيح، كيف نسيت ذلك؟ كم غبي انا
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?هذا جيد، هل يمكننا أن نقوم بعمل الشىء الأول من فضلك؟
What's up guys, how is it going?مرحباً يارفاق، كيف الاحوال؟
Can we have the menu, please?هل يمكننا الحصول على القائمة، من فضلك؟
Can you open the oven door for me, please?هل يمكنك فتح الباب لى، من فضلك؟
Maybe, sorry about that..ربما, اعتذر عن ذلك
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!!حقاً؟ هذا لم يكن واضحاً, شكراً للتوضيح
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!!اوه بربكما! هل يمكننا الحديث عن شىء أخر من فضلكما
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?يجب ان نقوم بتسخين الفرن أولاً، هل يمكنك إشعاله، من فضلك؟
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess..امم، لا اتذكر...تناولت شيئَا يحتوي على اللحم، أعتقد
Can you leave me alone, please!!هل يمكنك ان تتركنى بمفردى، من فضلك

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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