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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
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.Midye, kalamar, biraz karides ve ızgara balık istiyoruz lütfen.
What about you, Mike?Sen ne dersin Mike?
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.Bilmem, belki, öyledir sanırım.
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, çantamı yanıma alıyorum, endişelenmene gerek yok yani.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Haber verdiğin için teşekkürler, hoşçakal!
That would be the worst, I guess.En kötüsü o olurdu sanırım.
Or can you clean this one, please?Ya da bunu temizleyebilir misin lütfen?
Alright, see you Cate.Tamamdır, görüşürüz Cate.
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Merhaba, bu gece için iki kişilik masa ayırtmak istiyorum lütfen.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Birazcık tost yedim, ya sen?
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Evet ama küp küp doğrayabilir misin lütfen?
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.Merhaba Dick, tanıştığıma memnun oldum.
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.Yapacak daha iyi bir şeyin yoksa tabii.
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Canım, merdivenden inmeme yardımcı olur musun lütfen?
I don't know what to say, really...Ne diyeceğimi bilemiyorum, gerçekten...
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!İkisini de aynı anda yapabiliyorum canım, endişelenme!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!Bu mükemmel! Size minnettarım, çok teşekkür ederim!
I am okay, thanks.Ben de iyiyim, sağol.
Yes, Cate speaking.Evet, ben Cate.
Okay, thank you very much.Tamam, çok teşekkürler.

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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