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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
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Salut, pouvons-nous passer la commander s'il vous plaît?
Hello Jen, what's up?Salut Jen, ça roule?
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Je m'appelle Cate, ravie de vous rencontrer Mike.
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Oui, je peux avoir une coupe de chardonnay, s'il vous plaît?
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.Salut Diego, merci d'avoir pris soin du sac.
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.Si vous n'avez rien de mieux à faire 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.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?On peut voir la cuisine en premier?
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Hum... C'est vrai, comment ai-je pu oublier ça? Je suis si stupide...
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Tu peux peler des patates pour moi? S'il te plaît?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Merci de me le faire savoir, au revoir!
To be more realistic, of course!Pour être plus réaliste, bien sûr !
No, I'm okay, thanks.Non, ça va aller merci.
Really? Very interesting.Vraiment ? Très intéréssant.
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?Pourriez-vous me donner des informations sur les locataires, s'il vous plaît?
I will have some fish, I think.Je vais prendre du poisson, je pense.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Tu peux me découper des oignons? S'il te plaît!
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Excuse-moi mais, qu'en est-il de la partie où elle se plaint de Pogo?
I am fine, thank you.Je vais bien, merci.
Better late than never!Mieux vaut tard que jamais!

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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