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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
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.それすごくいいわね、ありがとう。
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。
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。
Can you start from the beginning, please?はじめから話してくる?
Nice to meet you, Toby!初めまして、トビー!
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。
Alright! See you, bye.わかったわ!またね、さようなら。
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?悪いんだけど、お願い探してくれない?
Really? Very interesting.本当?とても興味深いね。
Thank you, have a nice day!どうもありがとう、良い一日を!
Well done, very clever!よく出来ました、とても賢いのね。
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.それでいいわ、じゃあまた明日ね。
You're welcome!どういたしました!
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?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!お知らせありがとう。またね!
That's okay, no problem.了解、問題ないよ。
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。
He is made of wood, I believe.木でできてると思うけど。
Alright, if you say so!わかったわ、あなたがそう言うなら!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!完璧だわ! 本当にありがとうございます!

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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