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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
Thank you, madam, see you then!Спасибо, мадам, до встречи!
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Мне нравится Искусственный Интеллект, а тебе?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!Тоже было приятно познакомиться, спасибо!
Really? Thank you so much!Правда? Спасибо огромное!
Can I have the ad number for it, please?Вы можете сообщить мне номер объявления, пожалуйста?
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?Вы можете дать мне информацию о других жильцах, пожалуйста?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Оу, ты наверно имеешь в виду Майка, я предполагаю.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Ещё один бокал белого вина, пожалуйста.
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Дорогой, можешь помочь мне спуститься по лестнице, пожалуйста?
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Ну, а ты можешь объяснить, как ты считаешь?
Maybe, sorry about that.Может быть, извини за это.
I am okay, thanks.У меня все нормально, спасибо.
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.
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!Приятно познакомиться, Кейт, до встречи!
See you later, Nick.Еще увидимся, Ник.
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Правда? Это не было очевидным, спасибо за разъяснения!
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!О, вы нашли, спасибо большое!
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.
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Может быть позже, пока всё, спасибо!

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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