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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
Alright, see you soon.Ok, bis gleich.
Alright, if you say so!Okay, wenn du meinst!
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Ich bin Cate, freut mich dich kennenzulernen Mike.
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Ich möchte bitte eine Schachtel Zigaretten haben.
Can you still check the stock room, please?Können Sie trotzdem bitte im Lager nachsehen?
I see, what about a tenner then?Ich verstehe. Was sagst du zu einem Zehner?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.Ok, ich warte auf dich. Bis gleich.
What's her name, by the way?Wie heißt sie eigentlich?
What about you?Und du?
I am fine, thank you.Mir geht es gut, danke.
And I need to change my clothes, of course.Und ich muss natürlich meine Kleidung wechseln.
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?Kannst du bitte aufhören mich an meine Situation mit den 10 Tagen zu erinnern?
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.Und ich brauche einen Schöpflöffel für die Hühnerbrühe. Ich schätze das ist alles.
Can I have the ad number for it, please?Kann ich bitte die Anzeigennummer dafür haben?
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Schatz, kannst du ihn bitte fertigreden lassen!?
Can we continue what we were doing please?Können wir bitte weitermachen?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Sorry Cate! Freut mich dich kennenzulernen.
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?Können wir unsere Getränke bitte vor dem Essen haben?
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Ich möchte bitte auch ein Glas Wein.
Or can you clean this one, please?Oder kannst du dieses hier bitte saubermachen?

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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