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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
I just need your name and mobile number, please.Ich brauche bitte nur Ihren Namen und Ihre Handynummer.
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...Es wird dir vielleicht helfen, dich etwas zu entspannen. Hoffe ich...
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Kannst du mir einen Gefallen tun und bitte ein bisschen für uns finden?
I will have some fish, I think.Ich denke ich werde mir Fisch bestellen.
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?Kannst du bitte die Spüle saubermachen, bevor ich mit dem Waschen anfange?
Can we have the menu, please?Können wir bitte die Speisekarte haben?
Really? Very interesting.Echt? Sehr interessant.
Can you leave me alone, please!Lass mich bitte in Ruhe!
Thanks for your kind wishes.Danke für die netten Worte.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Kannst du mir bitte den Wein aus dem Kühlschrank geben?
That's okay, no problem.Okay, kein Problem.
You too, byee!Du auch, tschüss!
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?Ich habe 2 Häuser gefunden, die man sich ansehen kann. Und du?
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Vielleicht später. Das wars momentan. Vielen Dank!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Können wir uns bitte zuerst das Badezimmer ansehen?
Thank you, have a nice day!Danke. Ich wünsche Ihnen einen schönen Tag!
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Ähm, ja irgendwie schon, aber nicht wirklich!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Oh, ich schätze, ihr meint Mike.
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Hallo Joseph, freut mich dich kennenzulernen.
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Hallo, ich möchte bitte einen Tisch für zwei für heute Abend reservieren.

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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