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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
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Kannst du bitte ein paar Zwiebeln für mich schneiden?!
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.Und mach auch bitte die Ober- und Unterhitze an.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Ich möchte bitte auch ein Glas Wein.
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Kannst du mir einen Gefallen tun und bitte ein bisschen für uns finden?
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Das wäre nett, bis morgen dann.
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...Okay Toby, mein Freund, der zu viel redet. Tut mir leid...
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?
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.Ja ein paar Krabbenchips und ein paar Frühlingsröllchen bitte.
Can we continue what we were doing please?Können wir bitte weitermachen?
Hello, madam, unfortunately...Hallo gnädige Frau, leider...
Maybe, sorry about that.Vielleicht, entschuldige bitte.
Can you leave me alone, please!Lass mich bitte in Ruhe!
Can we have the menu, please?Können wir bitte die Speisekarte haben?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Ähm, ja irgendwie schon, aber nicht wirklich!
Good night, see you later.Gute Nacht, man sieht sich.
Can you open the oven door for me, please?Kannst du bitte die Ofentüre für mich öffnen?
See you later, Nick.Bis später Nick.
Can you still check the stock room, please?Können Sie trotzdem bitte im Lager nachsehen?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Ja, kann ich bitte ein Glas Chardonnay haben?

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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