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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
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Здравствуйте, мы можем сделать заказ?
Okay, thank you very much.Спасибо огромное.
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?Ой, подожди, а что на счет комнаты наверху, в твоем доме?
No, I'm okay, thanks.Нет, не нужно, спасибо.
Alright! See you, bye.Хорошо! Увидимся, пока.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!Угу, мне было так интересно, облегчился он уже или еще нет, спасибо!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!И она почти сгорела сейчас, жуть!
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.Мы будем мидии, кальмары, креветки и жареную рыбу, пожалуйста.
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!Так это отлично! Я это ценю, спасибо большое!
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Дорогой, можешь помочь мне спуститься по лестнице, пожалуйста?
Can you look after it carefully, please?Ты можешь за ней присмотреть, пожалуйста?
Can you still check the stock room, please?Вы все же не могли бы посмотреть на складе, пожалуйста?
So a bottle would be better, please.Поэтому бутылка подойдёт лучше. Спасибо.
Sure, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
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.
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!Я могу делать и то, и другое одновременно, дорогая, не волнуйся!
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Чувак, убрать дерьмо - это еще десятка, увидимся!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Мы можем сначала посмотреть ванную комнату, пожалуйста?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Мне нравится Искусственный Интеллект, а тебе?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Спасибо, что сообщила мне, пока!

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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