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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
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!
Thank you, madam, see you then!ありがとうございます。それではご来店をお待ちしております!
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.明日は頑張って、またね。
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?
Nice to meet you, Toby!初めまして、トビー!
I don't know what to say, really...なんというか…
What about the prices?価格はどう?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?すいません、注文してもいいですか?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?まずキッチンを見てもよろしいですか?
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.ええ、エビせんべいと春巻きをお願いします。
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!
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。
Stay on the line, please...電話を切らずにお待ちください…
That's okay, no problem.了解、問題ないよ。
It seems we have to, in any case...何としてもするべきだろうね…
Okay, see you!オーケー、またね!
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?冷蔵庫からワインを取ってくれるかしら?
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.僕のものを彼らが使うんだから、僕たちだって彼らのパン少しくらい ''借りれる''って思うよ。
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.えぇ、私通路側が好きじゃないの。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