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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
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?お願いだから、10 日しか残ってないことには触れないでもらえる!?
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?
You too, byee!あなたもね、さようなら。
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!
Can we see the kitchen first, please?まずキッチンを見てもよろしいですか?
See you at the station at 5.5時に駅で会いましょう。
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?ボトルはキレイだと思うわよ、でもグラスは洗ってもらえるかしら?
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?他のテナントについても何か情報をいただけないかしら?
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?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。
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!
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.明日は頑張って、またね。
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?僕にまな板と包丁取ってくれるかい?
So a bottle would be better, please.だからボトルがいいわ、お願い。
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!
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!
I'll have 20, please.20本入りでお願いします。
I'll have another glass of wine, please.ワインを一杯欲しいわ、お願い。

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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