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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
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.그 사람들도 내 걸 쓰니까 우리도 좀 *빌리면* 되지 않을까.
Hello, can we order our meals, please?저기요, 식사 주문할 수 있을까요?
Alright, see you then.알았어, 그럼 그때 봐.
Okay, see you!좋아, 다음에 봐!
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.내일 잘 되길 빌게요, 잘 가요.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?가볼만한 집은 2개 찾았는데, 너는?
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.케이트, 내 가방 챙겨갈 테니까, 걱정하지 않아도 돼.
Can you summarize it before you go, please?가기 전에 요약만 해줄 수 있어요?
Can I have a look at it, please?잠시 봐도 될까요?
I'll have 20, please.20개비로 할게요.
What's up guys, how is it going?안녕 여러분. 별 일 없지?
I am okay, thanks.잘 지내. 고마워.
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!...아 예, 엄마랑 얘기, 아니 그러니까 존스 부인하고 얘기하고 싶네요!
Alright, if you say so!좋아, 그렇다면야!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...이제 진짜 가야해, 식당에서 보자, 뽀뽀...
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.네, 좋은 자리로 부탁해요.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?냉장고에서 와인 좀 건네줄 수 있어?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?주방부터 먼저 볼 수 있을까요?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!굉장한걸요, 정말 감사해요!
Nice to meet you, Toby!만나서 반가워요, 토비!

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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