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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
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.Und mach auch bitte die Ober- und Unterhitze an.
I'll have 20, please.Eine mit 20 bitte.
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.Und ich brauche einen Schöpflöffel für die Hühnerbrühe. Ich schätze das ist alles.
Thank you, madam, see you then!Vielen Dank gnädige Frau, bis später!
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Ich möchte bitte auch ein Glas Wein.
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.Ja, bitte einen gemütlichen Tisch.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Ja, aber können wir sie bitte in Würfel schneiden?
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?Klingt gut. Kannst du uns bitte das Zimmer zeigen?
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Kannst du mir bitte den Wein aus dem Kühlschrank geben?
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?Kannst du bitte die Spüle saubermachen, bevor ich mit dem Waschen anfange?
Thank you, have a nice day!Danke. Ich wünsche Ihnen einen schönen Tag!
And I need to change my clothes, of course.Und ich muss natürlich meine Kleidung wechseln.
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Oh, ich schätze, ihr meint Mike.
That's okay for now, thank you.Danke, momentan nicht.
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Kannst du mir einen Gefallen tun und bitte ein bisschen für uns finden?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?Können wir unsere Getränke bitte vor dem Essen haben?
Can you leave me alone, please!Lass mich bitte in Ruhe!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!Und die ist jetzt total verbrannt. Ekelhaft!
Or can you clean this one, please?Oder kannst du dieses hier bitte saubermachen?
Alright, see you Cate.Okay, bis dann Cate.

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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