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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
Can you make it bigger, please?你能把它放大一点吗?
Can I have a look at it, please?我看一下好吗?
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?你在我洗菜之前能清洁一下水槽吗?
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!伙计,清理粪便需要另外给10英镑,再见!
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
What about you, Mike?那你呢,迈克?
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...
Good night, see you later.晚安,回见。
I'll have 20, please.我要20支的,谢谢。
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。
Really? Thank you so much!真的吗?非常感谢你!
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
What about this one behind Iceland?Iceland后面的这个怎么样?
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!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?我们可以先看下浴室吗?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...
No, I don't need anything, thanks.不用了,我不需要其他东西了,谢谢。
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...它可能会帮助你放松一点,我希望...
See you later, Nick.待会儿见,尼克。
And it's totally burnt now, gross!现在完全烧焦了,好恶心!

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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