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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
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Nun, kannst du mir bitte erklären wie du das ausgerechnet hast?
Thank you, madam, see you then!Vielen Dank gnädige Frau, bis später!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Können wir uns bitte zuerst das Badezimmer ansehen?
Well done, very clever!Gut gemacht, sehr clever!
He is made of wood, I believe.Ich glaube er ist aus Holz gemacht.
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, ich nehme meine Tasche mit, also kein Grund zur Sorge.
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Hallo, können wir bitte unser Essen bestellen?
Yes, Cate speaking.Ja, hier ist Cate.
Alright, if you say so!Okay, wenn du meinst!
Can you stop bothering me, please?Kannst du bitte aufhören mich zu stören?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Ja, kann ich bitte ein Glas Chardonnay haben?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.Ich brauche bitte nur Ihren Namen und Ihre Handynummer.
Stay on the line, please...Bleiben Sie bitte in der Leitung...
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?Ich habe 2 Häuser gefunden, die man sich ansehen kann. Und du?
That's okay for now, thank you.Danke, momentan nicht.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...danke, es freut mich auch Sie kennenzulernen!
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Ja danke. Ich sitze nicht gerne am Gang.
Okay, thank you very much.Okay, vielen Dank.
You too, byee!Du auch, tschüss!
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Du hast endlich deinen kostbaren Reis. Meinen Glückwunsch!

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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