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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
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?えっと、どう計算したらそうなるのか説明してくれるかな?
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。
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。
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。
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。
I am okay, thanks.僕は元気だよ。
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!本当?わかってたよ、説明ありがとう!
You're welcome!どういたしました!
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.ううん、普通のワインよ、4~5ポンドだと思うわ。
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.う~ん、覚えてないわ… お肉料理だったかしら。
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.はい、心地の良い席でお願いします。
Yes, what about them?うん、彼女たちがどうしたの?
Thanks for your kind wishes.ご親切にどうもありがとう。
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?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?すてきね。お部屋を見せてもらえるかしら?
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!今後ともよろしく、ケイト。またあとで!
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!
What about this one behind Iceland?アイスランド側のこれなんてどうだい?
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。

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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