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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 like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?난 <A.I.>가 좋아. 넌 어때?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.성함하고 휴대폰 번호가 필요한데요.
What's her name, by the way?걔 이름은 뭐야, 그나저나?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?네, 샤르도네 한 잔 할 수 있을까요?
That would be the worst, I guess.아마 그게 최악의 상황이겠지.
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?오븐을 예열해야 하는데, 좀 켜줄 수 있어?
Yes, Cate speaking.네, 케이트예요.
Yes, what about them?그래서 걔네가 뭐?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?자기야, 계단 내려가는 거 좀 도와줄 수 있어?
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!그래, 거시기가 뿅 튀어나왔는지 쏙 들어가있는지 궁금하던 참이었다. 고마워라!
You're welcome!천만에!
See you at the station at 5.5시에 역에서 봐.
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?병은 깨끗한 것 같아. 근데 잔은 씻어줄 수 있어?
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!완벽해요! 애 써주셔서 고마워요, 정말 감사합니다!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...이제 진짜 가야해, 식당에서 보자, 뽀뽀...
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?남는 테이블이 있을만한 가능성이 전혀 없나요?
That's okay for now, thank you.일단 됐어요, 고맙습니다.
You too, byee!너도, 안녕!
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?아, 어쩌다 그런 계산을 하게 되셨는지 설명해볼래?
That's okay, no problem.물론이지, 문제 없어.

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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