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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
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?Cate mit einem C nicht einem K. Können Sie bitte noch einmal nachsehen?
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Ich muss jetzt wirklich gehen. Bis später dann. Küsse...
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?Können wir unsere Getränke bitte vor dem Essen haben?
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...Es wird dir vielleicht helfen, dich etwas zu entspannen. Hoffe ich...
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!Kein Sorge, ich kann beides gleichzeitig machen meine Liebe!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Können wir uns bitte zuerst das Badezimmer ansehen?
Can you still check the stock room, please?Können Sie trotzdem bitte im Lager nachsehen?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Ähm, ja irgendwie schon, aber nicht wirklich!
I am okay, thanks.Danke, mir geht's gut.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Sorry Cate! Freut mich dich kennenzulernen.
Okay, see you!Okay, man sieht sich!
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Du hast endlich deinen kostbaren Reis. Meinen Glückwunsch!
He is made of wood, I believe.Ich glaube er ist aus Holz gemacht.
Okay, why not, if you want.Okay, wieso nicht, wenn du magst.
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!...Oh ja. Ich möchte bitte mit meiner Mutter, ich meine Frau Jones, sprechen!
I need them finely chopped, please!Ich brauche sie bitte fein gehackt!
Hi Laura, congratulations!Hallo Laura, herzlichen Glückwunsch!
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?Kann ich bitte Ihren Namen und Ihre Handynummer haben?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Ich möchte bitte ein weiteres Glas Wein.
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, ich nehme meine Tasche mit, also kein Grund zur Sorge.

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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