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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'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.私はケイト、はじめまして、まいく。
He is made of wood, I believe.木でできてると思うけど。
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?お願いだから、10 日しか残ってないことには触れないでもらえる!?
Can I have a look at it, please?ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.やあ、ロッコ。大丈夫よ、ありがとう。
And it's totally burnt now, gross!それで今は完全に焼け焦げてるわ、気持ち悪い!
Okay, thank you very much.はい、ありがとうございます。
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?ねえ、あなた、下に降りるの手伝ってくれる?
Thanks for your kind wishes.ご親切にどうもありがとう。
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.マイクのこと、言ってるねの。
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?どうにかしてテーブルを押さえられないかしら?
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.う~ん、覚えてないわ… お肉料理だったかしら。
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.お察しのとおり 11 時のアポをすっぽかしっちゃったの。
Can you open the oven door for me, please?オーブンの扉を僕のために開けてもらっていいかい?
What about this one behind Iceland?アイスランド側のこれなんてどうだい?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?まずキッチンを見てもよろしいですか?
Alright, see you Cate.分かった、またね、ケイト。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?煙草を1箱、お願いします。
Thank you, have a nice day!どうもありがとう、良い一日を!
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる?お願い!

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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