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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
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...我当然是在讲离开房子的事...
What about you?你呢?
Thank you, madam, see you then!谢谢,女士,到时见!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?我们可以先看下浴室吗?
Better late than never!迟到总比不到好!
You're welcome!不客气!
That's wonderful, thank you very much!那太好了,太谢谢你了!
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?我喜欢《人工智能》,你呢?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?打扰下,但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
Yes, Cate speaking.是的,我是凯特。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...好的,托比,我的大嘴巴朋友,抱歉地说...
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!真的?我没看出来,谢谢你的澄清!
Sure, no problem.当然可以,没问题。
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.我也要一杯白葡萄酒,谢谢。
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,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