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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Evet, koridoru sevmiyorum ya, sağol.
Good night, see you later.İyi geceler, görüşürüz.
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?Ben yıkamaya başlamadan önce lavaboyu temizleyebilir misin, lütfen?
Nice to meet you, Toby!Tanıştığıma memnun oldum Toby!
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!Yüzüme kapattı! S*ktiğimin salağı!
So a bottle would be better, please.Onun için, şişe daha iyi olabilir, lütfen.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.Evet, biraz karidesli kraker ve çin böreği, lütfen.
Really? Thank you so much!Gerçekten mi? Çok teşekkürler!
Alright! See you, bye.Tamam! Görüşmek üzere.
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Onlar benim şeylerimi kullandıkları için biz de onların ekmeklerini *ödünç* alabiliriz bence.
What about you, Mike?Sen ne dersin Mike?
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Bana dolaptan şarabı verir misin lütfen?
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.İyi olur, yarın görüşmek üzere o zaman.
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Hmm, hatırlayamıyorum... Galiba etli bir şey söylemiştin.
Can you summarize it before you go, please?Gitmeden önce özetler misin lütfen?
Hello sir, table for two?Merhaba efendim, iki kişilik masa mı?
Okay, see you!Tamam, görüşürüz!
Hello, madam, unfortunately...Alo, hanfendi, maalesef...
Maybe, sorry about that.Belki, üzgünüm.
Can I have a look at it, please?Bakabilir miyim 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