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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
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.明日は頑張って、またね。
Yes, what about them?うん、彼女たちがどうしたの?
And it's totally burnt now, gross!それで今は完全に焼け焦げてるわ、気持ち悪い!
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!
See you at the station at 5.5時に駅で会いましょう。
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!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...ほんとにもう行かなきゃ。それじゃレストランでね。好きよ…
I see, what about a tenner then?そうかよ、じゃ10ポンドでどうだ?
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.僕のものを彼らが使うんだから、僕たちだって彼らのパン少しくらい ''借りれる''って思うよ。
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.マイクのこと、言ってるねの。
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.わかった待ってるわ。じゃぁまたね。
And I need to change my clothes, of course.それと洋服も着替えなきゃ、もちろん。
Really? Thank you so much!本当?どうもありがとう。
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?
That's okay, no problem.了解、問題ないよ。
He is made of wood, I believe.木でできてると思うけど。
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。
So a bottle would be better, please.だからボトルがいいわ、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!

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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