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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 guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?Думаю, бутылка чистая, но ты не мог бы помыть бокал, пожалуйста?
See you at the station at 5.Увидимся на станции в 5.
Diego! You little b*stard.Диего! Ты маленький с**ин сын.
That's okay for now, thank you.Сейчас ничего больше не нужно, спасибо.
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?Можешь почистить раковину перед тем, как я начну мыть, пожалуйста?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Правда? Это не было очевидным, спасибо за разъяснения!
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.И мне нужен половник для куриного бульона, это все, я полагаю.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!Тоже было приятно познакомиться, спасибо!
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Можешь почистить мне несколько картофелин? Пожалуйста!
That's wonderful, thank you very much!Чудесно, спасибо большое!
Can we continue what we were doing please?Мы можем продолжить начатое дело, пожалуйста?
So a bottle would be better, please.Поэтому бутылка подойдёт лучше. Спасибо.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Спасибо, что сообщила мне, пока!
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?Вы можете дать мне информацию о других жильцах, пожалуйста?
Can you leave me alone, please!Отстань от меня, пожалуйста!
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!Не думаю, что оставила бы у кого-то моего кота ради получения комнаты, спасибо!
What about you, Mike?Что насчёт тебя, Майк?
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.Да, так будет лучше, спасибо.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Можешь подать мне вино из холодильника, пожалуйста?
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Хм, да, могу я получить 20 фунтов кэшбэк, пожалуйста.

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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