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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
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!	No pienso dejar a mi gato para conseguir una habitación, ¡gracias!
I don't know what to say, really...	No sé qué decir, en serio...
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.	Hola Dick, gusto en conocerte.
It seems we have to, in any case...	Parece que tendremos que hacerlo, en cualquier caso...
Okay, see you!	OK, ¡nos vemos!
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?	Tenemos que precalentar el horno, ¿puedes encenderlo, por favor?
Can you still check the stock room, please?	¿Puede comprobar aun así el almacén, por favor?
I'll have 20, please.	Uno de 20, por favor.
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?	¿Podría servirnos nuestras bebidas antes de la comida, por favor?
Can you summarize it before you go, please?	¿Puedes resumirlo antes de que te vayas, por favor?
Can we have the menu, please?	¿Podemos ver el menú, por favor?
Thank you, have a nice day!	Gracias, ¡que tenga un buen día!
Congratulations, well spotted!	Enhorabuena. ¡Bien visto!
Hello sir, table for two?	Hola señor, ¿mesa para dos?
Thank you, madam, see you then!	Gracias señora, ¡nos vemos pronto!
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?	¿Puede proporcionarme su nombre y número telefónico, por favor?
Alright! See you, bye.	¡Bien! Nos vemos, adios.
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?	Bueno, ¿puedes explicarme cómo hiciste ese cálculo?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!	Por fin has conseguido tu preciado arroz, ¡enhorabuena!
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.