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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
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。
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?
Alright, see you Cate.分かった、またね、ケイト。
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.それすごくいいわね、ありがとう。
Maybe, sorry about that.そうかもね、ご愁傷様。
Congratulations, well spotted!おめでとう、よく分かったわね!
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!
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!彼女切りやがった!なんて馬鹿やろうだ!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.すまなかったなケイト!初めまして。
Can you leave me alone, please!もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから!
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!笑ってはいるけど、ちゃんと聞いてるよ、ケイト。気にしないで!
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!
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.わかった待ってるわ。じゃぁまたね。
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?僕のために小ビール3個を取って来てもらっていいかな?
Yes, what about them?うん、彼女たちがどうしたの?
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?どうにかしてテーブルを押さえられないかしら?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!本当?わかってたよ、説明ありがとう!
I will have some fish, I think.僕はなにか魚を食べるよ、たぶん。
Nice to meet you, Toby!初めまして、トビー!
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。

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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