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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
Thanks for letting me know, bye!お知らせありがとう。またね!
Thanks for your kind wishes.ご親切にどうもありがとう。
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!笑ってはいるけど、ちゃんと聞いてるよ、ケイト。気にしないで!
Can you put it on the stove, please?それをストーブの上に置いてくれるかい?
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。
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?
Maybe, sorry about that.そうかもね、ご愁傷様。
Can you leave me alone, please!もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.すまなかったなケイト!初めまして。
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。
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.えぇ、私通路側が好きじゃないの。ありがとう。
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!言っておきますけど、あなた、たまに子供みたいよ!
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.シャルドネとソーヴィニヨン・ブランを頼むわ、ありがとうマイク。
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!おい、よしてくれよ!何か別の事を話そうじゃないか、頼むから!
What about the prices?価格はどう?
Or can you clean this one, please?それとも、これ洗うのお願いできるかしら?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!すごいわ! ありがとうございます!
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。
Really? Thank you so much!本当?どうもありがとう。
Stay on the line, please...電話を切らずにお待ちください…

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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