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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
Hello Dick, nice to meet you..مرحبًا ديك، من اللطيف مقابلتك
Yes, Cate speaking..نعم, كيت تتحدث
I see, what about a tenner then?أرى ذلك، ماذا لو أعطيتك 10 جنيهات؟
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?هل يمكنك تنظيف الحوض قبل ان أبدأ بالغسيل، من فضلك؟
What about you, Mike?ماذا عنك مايك؟
What about this one behind Iceland?ماذا عن تلك التي توجد خلف أيسلاند؟
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think..حيث انهم يستخدموا أشيائى يمكننا *إستعارة* بعض من الخبز الخاص بهم أعتقد
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say..... حسناً، توبى صديقى الثرثار، يؤسفنى ان اقول
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think..يبدو خائفاً قليلاً، لأنه يشم رائحة بير، أعتقد
I'll have another glass of wine, please..سأحصل على كأس نبيذ, من فضلك
Good night, see you later..تصبح على خير, أراك لاحقاً
Hello, madam, unfortunately......مرحبًا، سيدتي، للأسف
More or less?أكثر او اقل؟
No, I don't need anything, thanks..لا، لا أريد أى شىء، شكراً لك
To be more realistic, of course!!لأكون واقعيًا، بالطبع
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then..هذا سيكون على مايرام, أراك غداً إذاً
I need them finely chopped, please!!أريدهم مقطعين بشكل صغير جداً، من فضلك
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?هل هناك أي فرصة للحصول على طاولة، من فضلك؟
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?هل يمكنك تمرير النبيذ من الثلاجة من فضلك؟
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?هذا جيد، هل يمكننا أن نقوم بعمل الشىء الأول 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