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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Да, спасибо, я не люблю сидеть возле прохода.
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Хм, да, могу я получить 20 фунтов кэшбэк, пожалуйста.
Hello Jen, what's up?Привет, Джен, что случилось?
Sure, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!Тоже было приятно познакомиться, спасибо!
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?Ты можешь передать мне разделочную доску и нож, пожалуйста?
I am okay, thanks.У меня все нормально, спасибо.
What about you?А ты?
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Так как они пользуются моими продуктами, то мы можем "взять взаймы" немного их хлеба, я думаю.
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.Ладно, жду тебя, до встречи.
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.Привет, Дик, приятно познакомиться.
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Эмм, я не помню... Ты брал что то мясное, кажется.
Diego! You little b*stard.Диего! Ты маленький с**ин сын.
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.Здравствуй, Диего! Спасибо, что позаботился о сумке.
Really? Thank you so much!Правда? Спасибо огромное!
Yes, what about them?Да, что насчёт них?
More or less?Больше или меньше?
Hi Laura, congratulations!Привет, Лаура, поздравляю!
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Мне нравится Искусственный Интеллект, а тебе?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?Можете сообщить свое имя и номер мобильного, 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