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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
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...Ben de tanıştığıma memnun oldum, teşekkürler!
He is made of wood, I believe.Odundan yapıldı, sanırım.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Biraz korkmuş görünüyor, Bear'ın kokusunu aldığı için sanırım.
You're welcome!Rica ederim!
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Hmm... Doğru, bunu nasıl unuttum ki? Ne aptalım...
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Yapma ya? Belli olmuyordu, aydınlattığın için sağol!
Can you summarize it before you go, please?Gitmeden önce özetler misin lütfen?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Senin çirkin suratını görmeye daha fazla dayanamadı galiba.
What about you, Mike?Sen ne dersin Mike?
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?Cate K ile değil C ile, tekrar kontrol eder misiniz lütfen?
I am okay, thanks.Ben de iyiyim, sağol.
Thank you, madam, see you then!Teşekkür ederim hanfendi, görüşmek üzere!
That would be the worst, I guess.En kötüsü o olurdu sanırım.
I don't know what to say, really...Ne diyeceğimi bilemiyorum, gerçekten...
Can we continue what we were doing please?Yaptığımız şeye devam edebilir miyiz lütfen?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Merhaba, siparişlerimizi verebilir miyiz lütfen?
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Benim adım Cate, memnun oldum Mike.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Haber verdiğin için teşekkürler, hoşçakal!
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.Midye, kalamar, biraz karides ve ızgara balık istiyoruz lütfen.
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?Ben yıkamaya başlamadan önce lavaboyu temizleyebilir misin, lütfen?

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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