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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 Cate.Muy bien, nos vemos Cate.
Yes, what about them?Sí, ¿qué pasa con ellas?
What about the prices?¿Qué tal los precios?
See you later, Nick.Hasta pronto, Nick.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Eso estaría bien, hasta mañana entonces.
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...Vale, Toby mi amigo bocazas, lamento decirlo...
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.Y necesito un cucharón para el caldo de pollo, eso es todo, supongo.
No, I'm okay, thanks.No, estoy bien, gracias.
Can we have the menu, please?¿Podemos ver el menú, por favor?
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Bueno, ¿puedes explicarme cómo hiciste ese cálculo?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!¿Podrías picar unas cebollas para mí? ¡Por favor!
Can you start from the beginning, please?¿Puedes por favor empezar desde el principio?
I'll have 20, please.Uno de 20, por favor.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.Sí, unos panes de gamba y unos rollitos primavera, por favor.
I am fine, thank you.Estoy bien, gracias.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Una copa de vino blanco para mi también, por favor.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?¿Puedes pasarme el vino de la nevera, por favor?
You're welcome!¡De nada!
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!¿De verdad? No era obvio, ¡gracias por la aclaración!
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Disculpen, ¿pero qué hay de la parte donde se quejó sobre Pogo?

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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