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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
You're welcome!どういたしました!
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。
I need them finely chopped, please!それらをみじん切りに切ってちょうだい!
Okay, why not, if you want.ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き?
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!
Hello, can we order our meals, please?すいません、注文してもいいですか?
No, I'm okay, thanks.いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!そうさ、もし彼のチンチンが出たままなのかどうか気になったのさ、ありがとよ!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?まずはバスルームを見てもいいですか?
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?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!おい、よしてくれよ!何か別の事を話そうじゃないか、頼むから!
Hello Jen, what's up?もしもし、ジェンどうしたの?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?えぇ、そうね。シャルドネのグラスをもらえますか?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!お知らせありがとう。またね!
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?私がお野菜を洗う前に、流し台をキレイにするのお願いできるかしら?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?お前が起こす前俺は寝てたぜ、なんだよ?
Alright, see you Cate.分かった、またね、ケイト。
Alright, see you then.じゃあ、またあとで。
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?オーブンを予熱させなきゃ、オーブンのスイッチをオンにしてくれるかい?

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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