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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
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Ich denke, da sie meine Dinge nehmen, können wir uns etwas von ihrem Brot *leihen*.
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?Wir müssen den Ofen vorheizen. Kannst du ihn bitte anmachen?
What's her name, by the way?Wie heißt sie eigentlich?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!Ach Mensch! Können wir bitte über etwas anderes sprechen?!
Thank you, have a nice day!Danke. Ich wünsche Ihnen einen schönen Tag!
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...Es wird dir vielleicht helfen, dich etwas zu entspannen. Hoffe ich...
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.Wir nehmen die Muscheln, die Kalamari, einige Shrimps und den gegrillten Fisch, bitte.
What about you?Und du?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?Ich schätze die Flasche ist sauber, aber kannst du das Glas bitte waschen?
What about the prices?Was ist mit den Preisen?
Maybe, sorry about that.Vielleicht, entschuldige bitte.
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Ähm, ja irgendwie schon, aber nicht wirklich!
I will have some fish, I think.Ich denke ich werde mir Fisch bestellen.
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Entschuldige, aber was ist mit der Beschwerde über Pogo?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Ich mag "Artificial Intelligence". Und du?
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Hallo, ich möchte bitte einen Tisch für zwei für heute Abend reservieren.
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Schatz, kannst du ihn bitte fertigreden lassen!?
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.Ja ein paar Krabbenchips und ein paar Frühlingsröllchen bitte.
I am fine, thank you.Mir geht es gut, danke.
Alright, see you then.Okay, bis dann.

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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