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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
To be more realistic, of course!当然是为了更真实些!
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.你好,迪克,见到你很高兴。
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...你变得越来越大方了,亲爱的,谢谢,这个怎么样...
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?我喜欢《人工智能》,你呢?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...额... 没错,我怎么忘了这个?我好蠢了...
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
He is made of wood, I believe.木头做的,我相信。
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.凯特,我现在把包带走了,所以不需要担心。
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?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.我只需要您的名字和手机号码,请。
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...
No, I'm okay, thanks.不用,我够了,谢谢。
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?嗯,是的,我要£20现金返现,谢谢。
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?我只吃了一点吐司,你呢?
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!
I need them finely chopped, please!我需要把它们剁成小颗粒,谢谢!
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
Can you still check the stock room, please?能麻烦你看下储藏间还有没有剩余吗?

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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