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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
Thanks for your kind wishes.Danke für die netten Worte.
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Ich rede natürlich darüber das Haus zu verlassen...
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Können wir uns bitte zuerst die Küche ansehen?
Yes, what about them?Ja, was ist mit ihnen?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?Ich schätze die Flasche ist sauber, aber kannst du das Glas bitte waschen?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Entschuldige, aber was ist mit der Beschwerde über Pogo?
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.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Ich habe gerade etwas Toastbrot gegessen. Und du?
What about you, Mike?Was ist mit dir Mike?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Ich habe geschlafen, bevor du mich aufgeweckt hast. Was ist los?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Danke für die Information. Tschüss!
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.Dann habe ich natürlich meinen Termin um 11:00 Uhr verpasst.
Thank you, have a nice day!Danke. Ich wünsche Ihnen einen schönen Tag!
Hi Laura, congratulations!Hallo Laura, herzlichen Glückwunsch!
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, ich nehme meine Tasche mit, also kein Grund zur Sorge.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Kannst du mir bitte den Wein aus dem Kühlschrank geben?
I am fine, thank you.Mir geht es gut, danke.
Yes, Cate speaking.Ja, hier ist Cate.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Kannst du bitte für mich ein paar Kartoffeln schälen?!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!Und die ist jetzt total verbrannt. Ekelhaft!

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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