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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 just need your name and mobile number, please.Solo necesito su nombre y número telefónico, por favor.
Stay on the line, please...Quédese al teléfono, por favor...
What about this one behind Iceland?¿Qué tal este detrás de Islandia?
Hi Laura, congratulations!¡Hola, Laura, felicitaciones!
More or less?¿Más o menos?
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!Oh, ha encontrado uno, ¡muchas gracias!
What's up guys, how is it going?¿Qué pasa chicos, cómo va?
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Hm, sí, puedo conseguir una devolución de £20, por favor.
What about you, Mike?¿Y tú, Mike?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Disculpen, ¿pero qué hay de la parte donde se quejó sobre Pogo?
I need them finely chopped, please!¡Las necesito muy picadas, por favor!
Can you put it on the stove, please?¿Puedes ponerla en el fuego, por favor?
Alright! See you, bye.¡Bien! Nos vemos, adios.
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.¿Una casa completa? Mucho más de lo que estamos pagando ahora, eso es seguro.
Congratulations, well spotted!Enhorabuena. ¡Bien visto!
Can you summarize it before you go, please?¿Puedes resumirlo antes de que te vayas, por favor?
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.No sé, a lo mejor, supongo que sí.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Estás siendo muy generosa querida, gracias, pero qué tal esto...
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.No, solo uno normal, 4 o 5 libras, creo.
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Hola Rocco, estamos bien, gracias.

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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