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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
He is made of wood, I believe.Está hecho de madera, creo.
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!¡Perfecto! Lo aprecio mucho, ¡muchas gracias!
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Acabo de comer una tostada, ¿y tú?
Maybe, sorry about that.Tal vez, lo siento por eso.
That would be the worst, I guess.Ese sería el peor de los casos, supongo.
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...Podría ayudarte a relajarte un poco, espero...
I see, what about a tenner then?Ya veo, ¿qué tal por 10 libras entonces?
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Sí, pero ¿podemos cortarlos en cubos, por favor?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.No, no necesito nada, gracias.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?¿Podemos ver la cocina primero, por favor?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Estoy hablando de dejar esta casa, por supuesto...
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?¿Hay alguna oportunidad de conseguir una mesa, por favor?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Sí, no me gusta el pasillo, gracias.
Can you make it bigger, please?¿Puedes hacerlo más grande, por favor?
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.
Thank you, have a nice day!Gracias, ¡que tenga un buen día!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Oh, hablan de Mike, supongo.
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Hola, ¿podemos pedir nuestra comida, por favor?
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Eso estaría bien, hasta mañana entonces.
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Erm, algo así, ¡pero no exactamente!

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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