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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
Can you open the oven door for me, please?Kannst du bitte die Ofentüre für mich öffnen?
Can we continue what we were doing please?Können wir bitte weitermachen?
What about this one behind Iceland?Was ist mit dem einen hinter Iceland?
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Ich denke, da sie meine Dinge nehmen, können wir uns etwas von ihrem Brot *leihen*.
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.Ja, bitte einen gemütlichen Tisch.
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Ähm, ich kann mich nicht erinnern... Du hattest etwas mit Fleisch, schätze ich.
Maybe, sorry about that.Vielleicht, entschuldige bitte.
Can I have a look at it, please?Kann ich bitte mal sehen?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Ich schätze sie hat es nicht mehr ausgehalten dein hässliches Gesicht zu sehen.
Alright, see you Cate.Okay, bis dann Cate.
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Hallo Joseph, freut mich dich kennenzulernen.
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?Kannst du mir bitte drei kleine Flaschen Bier holen?
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.
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Schatz, kannst du mir bitte die Treppen runterhelfen?
Alright, see you soon.Ok, bis gleich.
Hello Jen, what's up?Hallo Jen, wie geht's?
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Schatz, kannst du ihn bitte fertigreden lassen!?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Können wir uns bitte zuerst die Küche ansehen?
Can you make it bigger, please?Kannst du sie bitte größer machen?
Alright! See you, bye.Okay! Man sieht sich, tschüss.

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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