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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
Okay, thank you very much.Okay, vielen Dank.
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Ich möchte bitte ein weiteres Glas Wein.
See you later, Nick.Bis später Nick.
You too, byee!Du auch, tschüss!
What about you?Und du?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Können wir uns bitte zuerst die Küche ansehen?
I'll have 20, please.Eine mit 20 bitte.
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!Das ist perfekt! Ich weiß es wirklich zu schätzen. Vielen Dank dafür!
He is made of wood, I believe.Ich glaube er ist aus Holz gemacht.
So a bottle would be better, please.Also wäre eine Flasche besser.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Ja, aber können wir sie bitte in Würfel schneiden?
I see, what about a tenner then?Ich verstehe. Was sagst du zu einem Zehner?
Can you still check the stock room, please?Können Sie trotzdem bitte im Lager nachsehen?
What's up guys, how is it going?Was geht Leute? Wie läufts?
Alright, if you say so!Okay, wenn du meinst!
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Du hast endlich deinen kostbaren Reis. Meinen Glückwunsch!
Really? Thank you so much!Echt? Vielen, vielen Dank!
What about this one behind Iceland?Was ist mit dem einen hinter Iceland?
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Hm, ja, ich würde gerne £20 abheben, bitte.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Sorry Cate! Freut mich dich kennenzulernen.

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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