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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
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!完璧だわ! 本当にありがとうございます!
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.ケイト、バッグは持って行くよ。心配ないようにね。
That's okay, no problem.了解、問題ないよ。
Can you still check the stock room, please?それでも商品倉庫を確認してもらえますか?
And I need to change my clothes, of course.それと洋服も着替えなきゃ、もちろん。
You too, byee!あなたもね、さようなら。
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!お部屋のために猫を手放すつもりはないわ。ありがとう!
That's okay for now, thank you.じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?僕のために小ビール3個を取って来てもらっていいかな?
Thank you, madam, see you then!ありがとうございます。それではご来店をお待ちしております!
What about you?あなたは?
Alright! See you, bye.わかったわ!またね、さようなら。
That would be the worst, I guess.それは本当に最悪の状況になるよ、きっと。
And it's totally burnt now, gross!それで今は完全に焼け焦げてるわ、気持ち悪い!
Maybe, sorry about that.そうかもね、ご愁傷様。
Really? Thank you so much!本当?どうもありがとう。
Alright, if you say so!わかったわ、あなたがそう言うなら!
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.私はケイト、はじめまして、まいく。
Thanks for your kind wishes.ご親切にどうもありがとう。
Thank you, have a nice day!どうもありがとう、良い一日を!

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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