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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 pass me the wine from the fridge, please?你能将葡萄酒从冰箱递给我吗?
Maybe, sorry about that.可能吧,很抱歉。
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...
No, I don't need anything, thanks.不用了,我不需要其他东西了,谢谢。
No, I'm okay, thanks.不用,我够了,谢谢。
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!
Hello Jen, what's up?喂,珍,出什么事了?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。
What's her name, by the way?她的名字叫什么,顺便问下?
I am okay, thanks.我很好,谢谢。
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!
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...
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.你好,约瑟夫,见到你很高兴。
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!... 哦是的,我想和我的妈妈通话,我指的是琼斯夫人,请!
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.那太好了,那就明天见。
Diego! You little b*stard.迭戈!你这个混蛋。
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?
I will have some fish, I think.我想我会吃鱼。
Yes, what about them?是的,她们怎么了?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。

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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