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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
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?Suena bien, ¿podrías por favor mostrarnos la habitación?
I need them finely chopped, please!¡Las necesito muy picadas, por favor!
I'll have 20, please.Uno de 20, por favor.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!Sí, me estaba preguntando si su colita estaba dentro o fuera, ¡gracias!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!¡Y ahora está totalmente quemada, qué asco!
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Acabo de comer una tostada, ¿y tú?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!¿De verdad? No era obvio, ¡gracias por la aclaración!
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?Oh, espera un momento, ¿qué hay de la habitación en el segundo piso de tu casa?
What's her name, by the way?¿Cuál es su nombre, por cierto?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Puede darme un paquete de cigarrillos, por favor.
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Estoy hablando de dejar esta casa, por supuesto...
He is made of wood, I believe.Está hecho de madera, creo.
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!Oh, ha encontrado uno, ¡muchas gracias!
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.Umm, mi primera opción sería Camden Lock, creo.
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Bueno, ¿puedes explicarme cómo hiciste ese cálculo?
I am okay, thanks.Bien, gracias.
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!¡Oh, venga ya! ¡Podemos hablar de otra cosa, por favor!
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Hola, quisiera por favor reservar una mesa para dos para hoy en la noche.
Can you look after it carefully, please?¿Puedes cuidarla con atención, por favor?
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...Vale, Toby mi amigo bocazas, lamento decirlo...

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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