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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
Diego! You little b*stard.¡Diego! Pequeño b*stardo.
I don't know what to say, really...No sé qué decir, en serio...
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?¿¡Podrías por favor dejar de recordarme que solo me quedan 10 días para eso!?
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.¿Una casa completa? Mucho más de lo que estamos pagando ahora, eso es seguro.
I am okay, thanks.Bien, gracias.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Eso estaría bien, hasta mañana entonces.
Hello sir, table for two?Hola señor, ¿mesa para dos?
Congratulations, well spotted!Enhorabuena. ¡Bien visto!
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!¡A veces te comportas como un niño, debo decir!
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Estoy hablando de dejar esta casa, por supuesto...
Yes, what about them?Sí, ¿qué pasa con ellas?
What about you?¿Y tú?
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Umm, no recuerdo... Ordenaste algo con carne, creo.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?¿Podemos ver la cocina primero, por favor?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Hola Rocco, estamos bien, gracias.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!¿Puedes pelar unas patatas para mí? ¡Por favor!
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!¿De verdad? No era obvio, ¡gracias por la aclaración!
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Querido, ¿puedes ayudarme a bajar las escaleras, por favor?
What's up guys, how is it going?¿Qué pasa chicos, cómo va?
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!¡Me ha colgado! ¡P*ta idiota!

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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