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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
Can you summarize it before you go, please?行っちゃう前に要約だけでも教えてもらえるかしら?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.ワインを一杯欲しいわ、お願い。
Hello, can we order our meals, please?すいません、注文してもいいですか?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.やあ、ロッコ。大丈夫よ、ありがとう。
No, I'm okay, thanks.いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!…これはどうも。僕もお会いできて光栄だな!
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?ちょっと。それでポゴの悪口についてはどうなのよ?
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.もしもし、今夜 2 名で一席テーブルを予約したいのですが。
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!
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.明日は頑張って、またね。
Hello Jen, what's up?もしもし、ジェンどうしたの?
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!彼女切りやがった!なんて馬鹿やろうだ!
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!
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。
Okay, thank you very much.はい、ありがとうございます。
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?
He is made of wood, I believe.木でできてると思うけど。
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?
Can we have the menu, please?メニューもらえますか?

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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