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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
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?Отлично, можем мы сделать это в первую очередь, пожалуйста?
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.Целого дома!? На порядок больше, чем мы платим сейчас, конечно.
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Ну, и об этом тоже, но не только!
Can we continue what we were doing please?Мы можем продолжить начатое дело, пожалуйста?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Да, можно мне бокал Шардоне, пожалуйста?
Can you look after it carefully, please?Ты можешь за ней присмотреть, пожалуйста?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Наконец-то ты нашла свой специальный рис, поздравляю!
Congratulations, well spotted!Поздравляю, отлично подмечено!
That's okay, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!Она отключилась! Тупая идиотка!
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Прости, но что на счет жалоб на Пого?
Alright, see you Cate.Хорошо, увидимся, Кейт.
That would be nice, thank you.Это было бы отлично, спасибо.
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Ты не мог бы мне оказать услугу и найти его, пожалуйста?
Alright! See you, bye.Хорошо! Увидимся, пока.
Can we have the menu, please?Можно нам меню, пожалуйста?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Нет, ничего больше не надо, спасибо.
Can I have the ad number for it, please?Вы можете сообщить мне номер объявления, пожалуйста?
And I need to change my clothes, of course.И мне нужно сменить одежду, конечно.
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!Да ладно вам! Мы можем сейчас поговорить о чем-нибудь еще?!

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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