Online English private lessons and group courses with native speakers.

Click now to take advantage of discounts up to 50%.

Expression Exercises

( Free Online English Grammar Lessons )

Read time : 1 minute

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 really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Мне, правда, надо идти, увидимся, целую...
Alright, see you then.Отлично, тогда увидимся.
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.Целого дома!? На порядок больше, чем мы платим сейчас, конечно.
Can you leave me alone, please!Отстань от меня, пожалуйста!
What's her name, by the way?Как её зовут, кстати?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Привет, Рокко! Нет, спасибо.
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Дорогой, можешь помочь мне спуститься по лестнице, пожалуйста?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.Ну, думаю, в первую очередь я бы выбрала Камден Лок.
Good night, see you later.Спокойной ночи, увидимся.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Он выглядит слегка напуганным, думаю, он чует запах Беара.
Thanks for your kind wishes.Спасибо за твои тёплые поздравления.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Было бы здорово, увидимся завтра тогда.
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Ну, и об этом тоже, но не только!
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Да, но мы можем их порезать кубиками, пожалуйста?
What's up guys, how is it going?Ну, ребята, как дела?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Мне нравится Искусственный Интеллект, а тебе?
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.Да, немного крекеров со вкусом креветки и несколько спринг роллов, пожалуйста.
That's wonderful, thank you very much!Чудесно, спасибо большое!
Yes, Cate speaking.Да, Кэйт слушает.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Спасибо, что сообщила мне, пока!

\
500\
\
\

user profile picture preview
wasabi   1+ w
Comment has been deleted by the owner...
user profile picture preview
sel201195   1+ w
user profile picture preview
tanertuncel   1+ w
Comment has been deleted by the owner...
user profile picture preview
hil485997   1+ w
user profile picture preview
hil485997   1+ w
user profile picture preview
cey953933   1+ w
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