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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 the worst, I guess.それは本当に最悪の状況になるよ、きっと。
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。
To be more realistic, of course!よりそれっぽくするために決まってるだろ!
Maybe, sorry about that.そうかもね、ご愁傷様。
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!
Okay, thank you very much.はい、ありがとうございます。
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。
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!
No, I'm okay, thanks.いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。
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。
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 don't know, maybe, I suppose so.分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...うん、そうなんだけど、そんなこと忘れるわけないだろ? どんだけバカなんだよ、僕は…
Okay, see you!オーケー、またね!
Hi Laura, congratulations!こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう!
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!言っておきますけど、あなた、たまに子供みたいよ!
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.う~ん、まずは カムデン・ロックスかしら。
Thank you, have a nice day!どうもありがとう、良い一日を!
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?ドリンクは食事の前にいただけますか?

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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