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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's okay for now, thank you.じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。
Can you start from the beginning, please?はじめから話してくる?
I see, what about a tenner then?そうかよ、じゃ10ポンドでどうだ?
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。
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.白ワインも一杯お願い。
Alright, if you say so!わかったわ、あなたがそう言うなら!
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.シャルドネとソーヴィニヨン・ブランを頼むわ、ありがとうマイク。
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?
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?
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...わかった、トビー、おしゃべりマンの僕の友よ、悪いけど...
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?ねえ、あなた、ディエゴの話を最後まで聞いてみない!?
Alright, see you then.じゃあ、またあとで。
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。
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.一軒家かい? 今よりも高いのは確実だね。
That would be nice, thank you.そうですね、ありがとう。
Hello sir, table for two?いらっしゃいませ、お二人様ですか?
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?僕にまな板と包丁取ってくれるかい?
Alright, see you soon.よし、またね。

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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