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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
What about this one behind Iceland?Iceland后面的这个怎么样?
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!是的,我想知道他的小鸡鸡是插在里面还是凸在外面,谢谢!
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?我们需要预热一下烤箱,你可以打开它吗?
Nice to meet you, Toby!很高兴见到你,托比!
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?我喜欢《人工智能》,你呢?
What about the prices?价格怎么样?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!额,有点,但不全是!
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!... 哦是的,我想和我的妈妈通话,我指的是琼斯夫人,请!
It seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
I need them finely chopped, please!我需要把它们剁成小颗粒,谢谢!
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?请你讲一讲其他租户的信息,可以吗?
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.它看起来有点害怕,因为它能闻到大熊的味道,我觉得。
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...它可能会帮助你放松一点,我希望...
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。
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?听起来很棒,可以带我们参观下房间吗?
Can you look after it carefully, please?可以麻烦你们留心帮我照看一下它吗?
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.当然,如果你没有更好的安排的话。
Can we see the bathroom first, please?我们可以先看下浴室吗?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.不好意思,凯特!很高兴见到你。

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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