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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
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!Она отключилась! Тупая идиотка!
That would be the worst, I guess.Это было бы хуже всего, я полагаю.
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Чувак, убрать дерьмо - это еще десятка, увидимся!
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Можешь подать мне вино из холодильника, пожалуйста?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Прости, но что на счет жалоб на Пого?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.Потом я, конечно же, пропустила встречу в 11:00.
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Привет, Джозеф, рад познакомиться.
Can you make it bigger, please?Можешь увеличить, пожалуйста?
Can you look after it carefully, please?Ты можешь за ней присмотреть, пожалуйста?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Спасибо, что сообщила мне, пока!
Sure, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Можешь почистить мне несколько картофелин? Пожалуйста!
See you at the station at 5.Увидимся на станции в 5.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Я съела тост, а ты?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Можно мне пачку сигарет, пожалуйста.
Stay on the line, please...Оставайтесь на линии, пожалуйста...
Better late than never!Лучше поздно, чем никогда!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Оу, ты наверно имеешь в виду Майка, я предполагаю.
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.Если у тебя нет других дел получше, конечно.
I don't know what to say, really...Я не знаю, что сказать, правда...

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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