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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
I will have some fish, I think.Думаю, я закажу рыбу.
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.И мне нужен половник для куриного бульона, это все, я полагаю.
Can we have the menu, please?Можно нам меню, пожалуйста?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!Тоже было приятно познакомиться, спасибо!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!И она почти сгорела сейчас, жуть!
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Мне нравится Искусственный Интеллект, а тебе?
See you later, Nick.Еще увидимся, Ник.
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?Есть какой-нибудь шанс получить столик, пожалуйста?
I need them finely chopped, please!Мне нужно очень хорошо покрошенный, пожалуйста!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Прости, Кейт! Приятно познакомиться.
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!Я могу делать и то, и другое одновременно, дорогая, не волнуйся!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Пожалуй, я буду ещё один бокал вина.
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.Целого дома!? На порядок больше, чем мы платим сейчас, конечно.
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Дорогой, ты позволишь ему закончить, пожалуйста?
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.Здравствуй, Диего! Спасибо, что позаботился о сумке.
That's wonderful, thank you very much!Чудесно, спасибо большое!
Can you put it on the stove, please?Можешь поставить это на плиту, пожалуйста?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Я говорю о переезде из этого дома, конечно...
You too, byee!Тебе тоже, покаа!
Congratulations, well spotted!Поздравляю, отлично подмечено!

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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