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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
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Может быть позже, пока всё, спасибо!
Okay, why not, if you want.Ок, почему бы и нет, если ты желаешь.
That's okay, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Прости, Кейт! Приятно познакомиться.
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Здравствуйте, я хотела бы заказать столик на двух человек на сегодняшний вечер.
Nice to meet you, Toby!Приятно познакомиться, Тоби!
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!Я должна сказать, что ты ведешь себя иногда, как ребенок!
Thanks for your kind wishes.Спасибо за твои тёплые поздравления.
That would be the worst, I guess.Это было бы хуже всего, я полагаю.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?Я нашел два подходящих дома, а ты?
Can I have a look at it, please?Можно мне посмотреть, пожалуйста?
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?Нужно разогреть печку, можешь включить ее, пожалуйста?
Better late than never!Лучше поздно, чем никогда!
I'll have 20, please.Я возьму 20, пожалуйста.
You too, byee!Тебе тоже, покаа!
What's her name, by the way?Как её зовут, кстати?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Спасибо, что сообщила мне, пока!
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!Да ладно вам! Мы можем сейчас поговорить о чем-нибудь еще?!
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Можешь почистить лук для меня? Пожалуйста!
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?Звучит отлично, а Вы не могли бы показать нам комнату, 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