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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, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Эмм, я не помню... Ты брал что то мясное, кажется.
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Хм, да, могу я получить 20 фунтов кэшбэк, пожалуйста.
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.Мы будем бутылку Шардоне и бутылку Совиньон Блан, спасибо, Майк.
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.И включи верхний и нижний гриль, пожалуйста.
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Прости, но что на счет жалоб на Пого?
See you later, Nick.Еще увидимся, Ник.
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.Я не знаю, возможно, я думаю.
Better late than never!Лучше поздно, чем никогда!
What about the prices?А что с ценами?
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Мне, правда, надо идти, увидимся, целую...
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?Звучит отлично, а Вы не могли бы показать нам комнату, пожалуйста?
Yes, Cate speaking.Да, Кэйт слушает.
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!Я должна сказать, что ты ведешь себя иногда, как ребенок!
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Он выглядит слегка напуганным, думаю, он чует запах Беара.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Можешь почистить мне несколько картофелин? Пожалуйста!
More or less?Больше или меньше?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.Ну, думаю, в первую очередь я бы выбрала Камден Лок.
He is made of wood, I believe.Я полагаю, он сделан из дерева.
I see, what about a tenner then?Ясно, а если я предложу тебе десятку?

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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