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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 soon.Vale, hasta ahora.
To be more realistic, of course!¡Para ser más realista, por supuesto!
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.Hola Diego, gracias por cuidar la bolsa.
Can you start from the beginning, please?¿Puedes por favor empezar desde el principio?
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Acabo de comer una tostada, ¿y tú?
Okay, see you!OK, ¡nos vemos!
And I need to change my clothes, of course.Y tengo que cambiarme de ropa, por supuesto.
Nice to meet you, Toby!¡Encantada de conocerte Toby!
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Parece un poco asustado, porque puede oler a Bear, yo creo.
Diego! You little b*stard.¡Diego! Pequeño b*stardo.
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Estoy hablando de dejar esta casa, por supuesto...
Thank you, have a nice day!Gracias, ¡que tenga un buen día!
No, I'm okay, thanks.No, estoy bien, gracias.
So a bottle would be better, please.Así que una botella sería mejor, por favor.
Hello Jen, what's up?Hola Jen, ¿qué pasa?
Congratulations, well spotted!Enhorabuena. ¡Bien visto!
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.No ha podido soportar seguir viendo tu fea cara, supongo.
Can I have a look at it, please?¿Puedo echar un vistazo, por favor?
Can you summarize it before you go, please?¿Puedes resumirlo antes de que te vayas, por favor?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Puede darme un paquete de cigarrillos, por favor.

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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