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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
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?मैंने दो देखने लायक घर खोजे हैं, तुम अपना बताओ?
Can you start from the beginning, please?क्या तुम कृपया शुरुआत से शुरू कर सकते हो?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?माफ़ करना, लेकिन पोगो के बारे में शिकायत करने वाली बात का क्या हुआ?
Diego! You little b*stard.डिएगो! ह*मी।
See you later, Nick.तुमसे बाद में मिलती हूँ, निक।
I just need your name and mobile number, please.कृपया, मुझे आपके नाम और मोबाइल नंबर की जरुरत है।
Can you put it on the stove, please?क्या मैं कृपया इसे स्टोव पर रख सकता हूँ?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?क्या हमें कृपया खाने से पहले हमारे ड्रिंक मिल सकते हैं?
Can you summarize it before you go, please?कृपया, क्या तुम जाने से पहले इसे संक्षिप्त में बता सकते हो?
Nice to meet you, Toby!तुमसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा टोबी!
Really? Very interesting.सचमुच? बहुत अच्छा।
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?तुम्हारे उठाने से पहले मैं सो ही रहा था, क्या है?
I am fine, thank you.मैं अच्छी हूँ, धन्यवाद।
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!शायद बाद में, अभी के लिए बस इतना ही, धन्यवाद!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.माफ करना केट! तुमसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.मुझे लगता है, अब वो तुम्हारा बदसूरत चेहरा देखना बर्दाश्त नहीं कर पा रही होगी।
Alright, see you Cate.ठीक है, कल मिलते हैं केट।
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.इसके बाद निश्चित रूप से, मेरी 11:00 बजे वाली मुलाकात छूट गयी।
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.हैलो डिएगो, बैग का ध्यान रखने के लिए धन्यवाद।
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?हमें ओवन प्रीहीट करने की जरुरत है, क्या तुम कृपया इसे चालू कर सकती हो?

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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