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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
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.ううん、普通のワインよ、4~5ポンドだと思うわ。
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
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!
Can you still check the stock room, please?それでも商品倉庫を確認してもらえますか?
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?
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 would be the worst, I guess.それは本当に最悪の状況になるよ、きっと。
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?
I need them finely chopped, please!それらをみじん切りに切ってちょうだい!
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?トーストをほんの少しだけ食べたわ、あなたは?
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。
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!やっと君の大事なお米を手に入れたね、おめでとう!
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。
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 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?
That's okay, no problem.了解、問題ないよ。
Yes, what about them?うん、彼女たちがどうしたの?
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.一軒家かい? 今よりも高いのは確実だね。
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?
What's up guys, how is it going?よぉ皆、調子はどうだい?

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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