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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.
That's okay for now, thank you.Danke, momentan nicht.
That's okay, no problem.Okay, kein Problem.
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Ich schätze sie hat es nicht mehr ausgehalten dein hässliches Gesicht zu sehen.
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?Klingt gut. Kannst du uns bitte das Zimmer zeigen?
Congratulations, well spotted!Glückwunsch. Gut erkannt!
Can you open the oven door for me, please?Kannst du bitte die Ofentüre für mich öffnen?
What about you?Und du?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Können wir uns bitte zuerst die Küche ansehen?
Can I have a look at it, please?Kann ich bitte mal sehen?
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.Ich weiß es nicht, vielleicht, ich schätze schon.
Can you look after it carefully, please?Kannst du bitte darauf aufpassen?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Hallo, können wir bitte unser Essen bestellen?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Sorry Cate! Freut mich dich kennenzulernen.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Ja, aber können wir sie bitte in Würfel schneiden?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Danke für die Information. Tschüss!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Können wir uns bitte zuerst das Badezimmer ansehen?
Stay on the line, please...Bleiben Sie bitte in der Leitung...
He is made of wood, I believe.Ich glaube er ist aus Holz gemacht.
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Kumpel, Sche*ße aufzuheben kostet nochmal einen Zehner. Bis später!

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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