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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
Can you start from the beginning, please?你能从头讲一讲吗,拜托了?
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.我叫凯特,很高兴认识你,迈克。
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...现在我真的要走了,到那里见,吻你...
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.不好意思,凯特!很高兴见到你。
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!我不认为我会为了租个房间把猫丢给其他人,谢谢你!
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.好的,我等你,到时候见。
Alright, see you soon.好的,回头见。
Well done, very clever!厉害,非常聪明!
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?
That would be nice, thank you.那太好了,谢谢你。
What about you?你呢?
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?嗯,是的,我要£20现金返现,谢谢。
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.那太好了,那就明天见。
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!
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!额,有点,但不全是!
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...

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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