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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
Alright! See you, bye.没问题!回见,拜拜。
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.凯特,我现在把包带走了,所以不需要担心。
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.哦,你说的是迈克,我猜。
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.你好,我想订一个今晚的2人桌,拜托了。
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!伙计,清理粪便需要另外给10英镑,再见!
Can you open the oven door for me, please?你可以帮我打开烤箱门吗?
What about you, Mike?那你呢,迈克?
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
I am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。
Can I have a look at it, please?我看一下好吗?
What about the prices?价格怎么样?
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!他们简直是一群不负责任的混蛋,不可思议!
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!我可以同时做两件事,亲爱的,不用担心!
You too, byee!你也是,拜拜!
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.不贵的,就是一般的葡萄酒,4英镑或5英镑的样子,我想。
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.同时打开上下烤架,谢谢。
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.鉴于他们使用我的东西,我们可以“借”点他们的面包,我觉得。
Maybe, sorry about that.可能吧,很抱歉。
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?我想酒瓶是干净的,但是你可以洗一下杯子吗?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。

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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