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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
Sure, no problem.当然可以,没问题。
More or less?是大了还是小了?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!你可以帮我把洋葱剁碎吗?谢谢!
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.她无法忍受继续看你丑恶的嘴脸了,我猜是这样。
I just need your name and mobile number, please.我只需要您的名字和手机号码,请。
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.我还需要一个长柄勺来舀鸡汤,就这么多,我觉得。
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...
Can you still check the stock room, please?能麻烦你看下储藏间还有没有剩余吗?
It seems we have to, in any case...看来我们不得不,无论如何...
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?你能帮我拿3瓶低浓度啤酒吗?
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
Hello Jen, what's up?喂,珍,出什么事了?
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!我不认为我会为了租个房间把猫丢给其他人,谢谢你!
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?你可以帮我一个忙,麻烦再给我们找一些吗?
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?是的,但是我们可以将它们切成小方块吗?
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.鉴于他们使用我的东西,我们可以“借”点他们的面包,我觉得。
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?我想酒瓶是干净的,但是你可以洗一下杯子吗?
I am okay, thanks.我很好,谢谢。

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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