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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
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.もうお前の不細工な顔なんぞこれ以上見れなかったんだろう、たぶん。
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.お察しのとおり 11 時のアポをすっぽかしっちゃったの。
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる?お願い!
Thank you, have a nice day!どうもありがとう、良い一日を!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.マイクのこと、言ってるねの。
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.やあ、ロッコ。大丈夫よ、ありがとう。
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...うん、そうなんだけど、そんなこと忘れるわけないだろ? どんだけバカなんだよ、僕は…
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.あと、上と底部のグリルもオンにしてくれ。
I will have some fish, I think.僕はなにか魚を食べるよ、たぶん。
I see, what about a tenner then?そうかよ、じゃ10ポンドでどうだ?
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?
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.白ワインも一杯お願い。
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!
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!今後ともよろしく、ケイト。またあとで!
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?
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。
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?あ、ちょっと待って。あなたのお家の上の階はどう?
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!彼らはプロとして全然ふさわしくない馬鹿やろうどもだ、信じられない!

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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