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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 I take your name and mobile number, please?请告诉我您的名字和手机号码,可以吗?
To be more realistic, of course!当然是为了更真实些!
Well done, very clever!厉害,非常聪明!
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.你好,迪克,见到你很高兴。
Hello Jen, what's up?喂,珍,出什么事了?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!你终于拿到你的宝贵大米啦,恭喜!
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!你有时候就像个孩子,我不得不说!
Can you summarize it before you go, please?你能走之前总结一下吗,拜托了?
No, I'm okay, thanks.不用,我够了,谢谢。
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...你变得越来越大方了,亲爱的,谢谢,这个怎么样...
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
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!
Really? Very interesting.真的?非常有趣。
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.她无法忍受继续看你丑恶的嘴脸了,我猜是这样。
Thanks for your kind wishes.感谢你的祝福。
I am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。
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!
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?

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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