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Expression Exercises

( Free Online English Grammar Lessons )

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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
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.	Eso estaría bien, hasta mañana entonces.
That's okay, no problem.	Está bien, no hay problema.
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?	Hm, sí, puedo conseguir una devolución de £20, por favor.
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...	Umm... Es cierto, ¿cómo se me pudo olvidar? Qué estúpido soy...
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?	Está bien, ¿podemos hacerlo lo primero, por favor?
Nice to meet you, Toby!	¡Encantada de conocerte Toby!
Okay, why not, if you want.	De acuerdo, por qué no, si quieres.
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?	¿Podrías por favor darme alguna información sobre los otros inquilinos?
Since they use my stuff we can borrow some of their bread, I think.	Dado que ellos usan mis cosas podemos tomar prestado algo de su pan, yo creo.
Alright, see you then.	Muy bien, nos vemos entonces.
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?	Querido, ¿puedes ayudarme a bajar las escaleras, por favor?
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.	No sé, a lo mejor, supongo que sí.
Alright, see you soon.	Vale, hasta ahora.
Can I have the ad number for it, please?	¿Podría por favor darme el número de anuncio?
Good night, see you later.	Buenas noches, hasta luego.
So a bottle would be better, please.	Así que una botella sería mejor, por favor.
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?	¿Puedes cogerme 3 cervezas pequeñas, por favor?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.	Oh, hablan de Mike, supongo.
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!	¿De verdad? No era obvio, ¡gracias por la aclaración!
I'll have 20, please.	Uno de 20, por favor.