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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
Hello Jen, what's up?Selam Jen, n'aber?
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?Kesme tahtasıyla bıçağı uzatabilir misin lütfen?
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Bana bir iyilik yapıp bize biraz bulabilir misin lütfen?
Thank you, madam, see you then!Teşekkür ederim hanfendi, görüşmek üzere!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!Bu mükemmel! Size minnettarım, çok teşekkür ederim!
You're welcome!Rica ederim!
So a bottle would be better, please.Onun için, şişe daha iyi olabilir, lütfen.
What's her name, by the way?Adı ne bu arada?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!E hadi ama! Başka bir şeyden bahsedemez miyiz lütfen?!
I see, what about a tenner then?Anladım, bir onluğa ne dersin?
I am okay, thanks.Ben de iyiyim, sağol.
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Önce banyoyu görebilir miyiz lütfen?
Better late than never!Geç olsun güç olmasın!
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.Merhaba Dick, tanıştığıma memnun oldum.
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Yok, bir şey istemiyorum, sağol.
Alright, see you Cate.Tamamdır, görüşürüz Cate.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Bana dolaptan şarabı verir misin lütfen?
What's up guys, how is it going?N'aber arkadaşlar, nasıl gidiyor?
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!Bir avuç b*ktan amatörler sürüsü bunlar, inanılır gibi değil!
What about this one behind Iceland?Peki ya şu, Iceland'ın arkasında olan?

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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