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Expression Exercises

( Free Online English Grammar Lessons )

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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
Can you start from the beginning, please?	¿Puedes por favor empezar desde el principio?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.	Hola Rocco, estamos bien, gracias.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!	¿Podrías picar unas cebollas para mí? ¡Por favor!
Really? Very interesting.	¿De verdad? Muy interesante.
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?	Disculpen, ¿pero qué hay de la parte donde se quejó sobre Pogo?
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!	Soy capaz de hacer ambas cosas al mismo tiempo, querida, ¡no te preocupes!
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.	Umm, no recuerdo... Ordenaste algo con carne, creo.
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?	¿Me podrías hacer un favor y buscarnos uno, por favor?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?	Puede darme un paquete de cigarrillos, por favor.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	¡Perdona Cate! Encantado de conocerte.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.	Una copa de vino blanco para mi también, por favor.
What's her name, by the way?	¿Cuál es su nombre, por cierto?
Can we continue what we were doing please?	¿Podemos por favor continuar con lo que estábamos haciendo?
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.	Hola Dick, gusto en conocerte.
Can we see the bathroom first, please?	¿Podemos ver el baño primero, por favor?
Okay, see you!	OK, ¡nos vemos!
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!	¡Me ha colgado! ¡P*ta idiota!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!	¡Perfecto! Lo aprecio mucho, ¡muchas gracias!
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?	Estaba durmiendo antes de que me despertaras, ¿qué pasa?
Maybe, sorry about that.	Tal vez, lo siento por eso.