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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
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.それでいいわ、じゃあまた明日ね。
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.あとはチキンブイヨンを取るためのお玉杓子が必要だわ、それで全部かな、と思う。
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.もちろん、他にやることがなかったらだけど。
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 really have to go now, see you there, kisses...ほんとにもう行かなきゃ。それじゃレストランでね。好きよ…
What about the prices?価格はどう?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.わかった待ってるわ。じゃぁまたね。
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?お前が起こす前俺は寝てたぜ、なんだよ?
You're welcome!どういたしました!
What about you, Mike?あなたはどう、マイク?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.マイクのこと、言ってるねの。
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 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?
That's okay, no problem.了解、問題ないよ。
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!あら、見つかったんですね、どうもありがとうございました!
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?
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?お願いだから、10 日しか残ってないことには触れないでもらえる!?
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。
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!またあとでお願いするわ。今はこれで全部です。ありがとう!
Hello, madam, unfortunately...もしもし、お客様。残念ですが…

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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