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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
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。
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.好的,那样更好我觉得,谢谢。
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...额... 没错,我怎么忘了这个?我好蠢了...
No, I'm okay, thanks.不用,我够了,谢谢。
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?不要再提醒我10天的事儿了,拜托了!?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?我们可以先看下客厅吗,拜托了?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?请告诉我您的名字和手机号码,可以吗?
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。
Okay, thank you very much.好的,非常感谢。
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.我也要一杯白葡萄酒,谢谢。
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?哦,等下,你房子楼上的房间怎么样?
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.同时打开上下烤架,谢谢。
I need them finely chopped, please!我需要把它们剁成小颗粒,谢谢!
Hello, madam, unfortunately...您好,女士,不幸的是...
That's wonderful, thank you very much!那太好了,太谢谢你了!
Can you look after it carefully, please?可以麻烦你们留心帮我照看一下它吗?

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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