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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, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.你好,我想订一个今晚的2人桌,拜托了。
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.好的,我等你,到时候见。
I'll have another glass of wine, please.我再要一杯葡萄酒,谢谢。
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!他们简直是一群不负责任的混蛋,不可思议!
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.然后自然我错过了11点预约。
Can we see the bathroom first, please?我们可以先看下浴室吗?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?你好,我们可以点餐了吗?
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?你能帮我拿3瓶低浓度啤酒吗?
And it's totally burnt now, gross!现在完全烧焦了,好恶心!
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?请问我们能在饭前先喝我们的饮料吗?
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!那太好了,太谢谢你了!
That's okay, no problem.好的,没问题。
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?听起来很棒,可以带我们参观下房间吗?
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!可能待会儿吧,暂时就这些,谢谢你!

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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