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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
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!
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.あと、上と底部のグリルもオンにしてくれ。
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.白ワインも一杯お願い。
No, I'm okay, thanks.いいえ、私は結構よ。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?
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...すごく気前がいいじゃないか。ケイト、ありがとう。それじゃあ…
Okay, why not, if you want.ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!彼らはプロとして全然ふさわしくない馬鹿やろうどもだ、信じられない!
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?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!お知らせありがとう。またね!
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?それでいいわよ、最初の事を出来るかしら?
You're welcome!どういたしました!
I see, what about a tenner then?そうかよ、じゃ10ポンドでどうだ?
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.ムール貝、イカ、エビを数匹、それと焼き魚をください。
What about the prices?価格はどう?
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。
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.彼少し怖がっているわ、きっとベアの匂いがするからだと思うわ。
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。
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?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.はい、心地の良い席でお願いします。

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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