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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
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
He is made of wood, I believe.木でできてると思うけど。
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.う~ん、覚えてないわ… お肉料理だったかしら。
Alright, see you then.じゃあ、またあとで。
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.ケイト、バッグは持って行くよ。心配ないようにね。
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!
Alright! See you, bye.わかったわ!またね、さようなら。
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.こんにちは、ディエゴ、バッグを見ていてくれてありがとう。
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.もちろん、他にやることがなかったらだけど。
Can you make it bigger, please?拡大してくれる?
I am fine, thank you.良いわよ、ありがとう。
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!今後ともよろしく、ケイト。またあとで!
No, I'm okay, thanks.いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。
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。
Hello Jen, what's up?もしもし、ジェンどうしたの?
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!
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。
Okay, thank you very much.はい、ありがとうございます。
Yes, what about them?うん、彼女たちがどうしたの?

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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