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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
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?¿Puede proporcionarme su nombre y número telefónico, por favor?
I'll have 20, please.Uno de 20, por favor.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Acabo de comer una tostada, ¿y tú?
Thank you, madam, see you then!Gracias señora, ¡nos vemos pronto!
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Umm... Es cierto, ¿cómo se me pudo olvidar? Qué estúpido soy...
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Tío, ¡recoger m*erda requiere otras 10 libras, nos vemos!
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Estaba durmiendo antes de que me despertaras, ¿qué pasa?
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.No, solo uno normal, 4 o 5 libras, creo.
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.Hola Diego, gracias por cuidar la bolsa.
Thanks for your kind wishes.Gracias por tus deseos.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Eso estaría bien, hasta mañana entonces.
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.No sé, a lo mejor, supongo que sí.
You're welcome!¡De nada!
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?¿Podrías por favor darme alguna información sobre los otros inquilinos?
No, I'm okay, thanks.No, estoy bien, gracias.
Yes, Cate speaking.Sí, Cate al habla.
I need them finely chopped, please!¡Las necesito muy picadas, por favor!
Can we continue what we were doing please?¿Podemos por favor continuar con lo que estábamos haciendo?
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.Y enciende la parrilla superior e inferior, por favor.
Can I have a look at it, please?¿Puedo echar un vistazo, por favor?

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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