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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
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Das wäre nett, bis morgen dann.
Thanks for your kind wishes.Danke für die netten Worte.
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.Ich weiß es nicht, vielleicht, ich schätze schon.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Kannst du bitte ein paar Zwiebeln für mich schneiden?!
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!Ich muss sagen du verhältst dich manchmal wie ein Kind!
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?Ich schätze die Flasche ist sauber, aber kannst du das Glas bitte waschen?
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?Diego, kannst du mir bitte sagen, was sie letzte Nacht gesagt hat?
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.Und mach auch bitte die Ober- und Unterhitze an.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Ich habe gerade etwas Toastbrot gegessen. Und du?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Ich habe geschlafen, bevor du mich aufgeweckt hast. Was ist los?
Well done, very clever!Gut gemacht, sehr clever!
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 we see the kitchen first, please?Können wir uns bitte zuerst die Küche ansehen?
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Ja, aber können wir sie bitte in Würfel schneiden?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Ich mag "Artificial Intelligence". Und du?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!Das ist wundervoll! Vielen Dank dafür!
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!Ja danke, ich hab mich gefragt, ob sein Pimmel drinnen oder draußen ist!
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!Kein Sorge, ich kann beides gleichzeitig machen meine Liebe!
See you later, Nick.Bis später Nick.
That's okay for now, thank you.Danke, momentan nicht.

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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