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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
Maybe, sorry about that.Vielleicht, entschuldige bitte.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Kannst du bitte für mich ein paar Kartoffeln schälen?!
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Das wäre nett, bis morgen dann.
Alright, see you Cate.Okay, bis dann Cate.
Diego! You little b*stard.Diego! Du kleiner B*stard
More or less?Mehr oder weniger?
Hello Jen, what's up?Hallo Jen, wie geht's?
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Ähm... Stimmt. Wie konnte ich das vergessen? Wie dumm kann ich nur sein...
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Hallo, können wir bitte unser Essen bestellen?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Ich schätze sie hat es nicht mehr ausgehalten dein hässliches Gesicht zu sehen.
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Hallo, ich möchte bitte einen Tisch für zwei für heute Abend reservieren.
Can you still check the stock room, please?Können Sie trotzdem bitte im Lager nachsehen?
Okay, see you!Okay, man sieht sich!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Ich muss jetzt wirklich gehen. Bis später dann. Küsse...
Can we have the menu, please?Können wir bitte die Speisekarte haben?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Entschuldige, aber was ist mit der Beschwerde über Pogo?
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Kumpel, Sche*ße aufzuheben kostet nochmal einen Zehner. Bis später!
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Schatz, kannst du mir bitte die Treppen runterhelfen?
What about you, Mike?Was ist mit dir Mike?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Ich habe geschlafen, bevor du mich aufgeweckt hast. Was ist los?

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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