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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
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...わかった、トビー、おしゃべりマンの僕の友よ、悪いけど...
No, I don't need anything, thanks.いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。
Yes, what about them?うん、彼女たちがどうしたの?
Alright! See you, bye.わかったわ!またね、さようなら。
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.もうお前の不細工な顔なんぞこれ以上見れなかったんだろう、たぶん。
I'll have another glass of wine, please.ワインを一杯欲しいわ、お願い。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?それでいいわよ、最初の事を出来るかしら?
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?
Diego! You little b*stard.ディエゴ!このひとでなし。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?煙草を1箱、お願いします。
Okay, why not, if you want.ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。
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!
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!僕のためにいくつかのジャガイモの皮をむいてくれる?お願い!
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?
What's her name, by the way?ところで、彼女は何て名前?
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!
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?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?お客様のお名前と携帯電話の番号をうかがってもよろしいでしょうか?
That's okay for now, thank you.じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。
Hello Jen, what's up?もしもし、ジェンどうしたの?

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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