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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
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!そうさ、もし彼のチンチンが出たままなのかどうか気になったのさ、ありがとよ!
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!
I'll have 20, please.20本入りでお願いします。
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.それすごくいいわね、ありがとう。
I just need your name and mobile number, please.それではお客様のお名前と携帯電話番号を伺ってもよろしいでしょうか。
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?ケイトの綴りは K ではなく C ですよ。もう一度ご確認いただけますか?
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!おい相棒よ、うんちを拾うリクエストはまた別の10ポンドだぜ、じゃあな!
Better late than never!もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな!
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.それでいいわ、じゃあまた明日ね。
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。
Can you leave me alone, please!もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから!
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.はい、心地の良い席でお願いします。
Thanks for your kind wishes.ご親切にどうもありがとう。
I'll have another glass of wine, please.ワインを一杯欲しいわ、お願い。
Well done, very clever!よく出来ました、とても賢いのね。
Hello, madam, unfortunately...もしもし、お客様。残念ですが…
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?ボトルはキレイだと思うわよ、でもグラスは洗ってもらえるかしら?
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...もしかしたらリラックス効果がちょっとあるかもよ、だといいけど...
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?ねえ、あなた、下に降りるの手伝ってくれる?
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.こんにちは、ディエゴ、バッグを見ていてくれてありがとう。

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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