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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
He is made of wood, I believe.Está hecho de madera, creo.
And it's totally burnt now, gross!¡Y ahora está totalmente quemada, qué asco!
Well done, very clever!Bien hecho, ¡muy inteligente!
Can I have the ad number for it, please?¿Podría por favor darme el número de anuncio?
You're welcome!¡De nada!
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Acabo de comer una tostada, ¿y tú?
Can we have the menu, please?¿Podemos ver el menú, por favor?
I will have some fish, I think.Tomaré pescado, creo.
What's up guys, how is it going?¿Qué pasa chicos, cómo va?
Yes, Cate speaking.Sí, Cate al habla.
Alright, see you soon.Vale, hasta ahora.
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.Sí, una confortable, por favor.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Una copa de vino blanco para mi también, por favor.
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?¿Me podrías hacer un favor y buscarnos uno, por favor?
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!
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!¡A veces te comportas como un niño, debo decir!
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?¿Podrías por favor darme alguna información sobre los otros inquilinos?
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...Vale, Toby mi amigo bocazas, lamento decirlo...
Maybe, sorry about that.Tal vez, lo siento por eso.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Soy Cate. Gusto en conocerte, Mike.

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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