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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
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Bien, peux-tu m'expliquer comment tu fais la calcul, s'il-te-plaît ?
That would be nice, thank you.Ça serait gentil, merci.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!Ouais, je me demandais si son zizi dépassait ou pas, merci!
I am fine, thank you.Je vais bien, merci.
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?Diego, tu peux me dire ce qu'elle a dit la soirée dernière s'il te plaît?
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Oui, tu peux les couper en dés, s'il te plaît?
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!Oh vous en avez trouvé, merci beaucoup!
Hello Jen, what's up?Salut Jen, ça roule?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...enchanté, merci!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Je voudrais un autre verre de vin, s'il-vous-plait.
Okay, thank you very much.D'accord, merci beaucoup.
To be more realistic, of course!Pour être plus réaliste, bien sûr !
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.Oui, quelques chips aux crevettes et quelques rouleaux de printemps, s'il-vous-plaît.
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Oh, tu parles de Mike.
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...Okay, Toby mon ami de toujours, désolé mais...
What about this one behind Iceland?Et celle-ci derrière l'Islande?
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?J'ai trouvé 2 maisons visitables, qu'en est-il de toi ?
Better late than never!Mieux vaut tard que jamais!
Diego! You little b*stard.Diego ! Espece d'imbécile.
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Oui, je n'aime pas le côté couloir, merci.

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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