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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
Hello Jen, what's up?Привет, Джен, что случилось?
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Ты очень щедрая, дорогая, спасибо тебе...
Alright, see you soon.Хорошо, увидимся.
Can you put it on the stove, please?Можешь поставить это на плиту, пожалуйста?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!Тоже было приятно познакомиться, спасибо!
Really? Very interesting.Правда? Очень интересно.
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!Я должна сказать, что ты ведешь себя иногда, как ребенок!
Better late than never!Лучше поздно, чем никогда!
That's okay, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.Целого дома!? На порядок больше, чем мы платим сейчас, конечно.
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?Нужно разогреть печку, можешь включить ее, пожалуйста?
I see, what about a tenner then?Ясно, а если я предложу тебе десятку?
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Кейт, я беру сумку с собой, нет повода для беспокойства.
Okay, see you!Ок, увидимся!
Sure, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Меня зовут Кейт. Рада встрече, Майк.
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!Да ладно вам! Мы можем сейчас поговорить о чем-нибудь еще?!
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.Мы будем бутылку Шардоне и бутылку Совиньон Блан, спасибо, Майк.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Можем мы сначала посмотреть кухню, пожалуйста?
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Можешь подать мне вино из холодильника, 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