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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 then.	Okay, bis dann.
Okay, thank you very much.	Okay, vielen Dank.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!	Danke für die Information. Tschüss!
Really? Thank you so much!	Echt? Vielen, vielen Dank!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?	Können wir uns bitte zuerst das Badezimmer ansehen?
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!	Das ist perfekt! Ich weiß es wirklich zu schätzen. Vielen Dank dafür!
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.	Cate, ich nehme meine Tasche mit, also kein Grund zur Sorge.
Can you open the oven door for me, please?	Kannst du bitte die Ofentüre für mich öffnen?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!	Du hast endlich deinen kostbaren Reis. Meinen Glückwunsch!
Can I have a look at it, please?	Kann ich bitte mal sehen?
Okay, see you!	Okay, man sieht sich!
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.	Hi Rocco, danke dir, aber nein.
Since they use my stuff we can borrow some of their bread, I think.	Ich denke, da sie meine Dinge nehmen, können wir uns etwas von ihrem Brot leihen.
So a bottle would be better, please.	Also wäre eine Flasche besser.
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?	Kannst du mir bitte das Schneidebrett und das Messer geben?
That's okay for now, thank you.	Danke, momentan nicht.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.	Das wäre nett, bis morgen dann.
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!
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...	Okay Toby, mein Freund, der zu viel redet. Tut mir leid...
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...	Ich muss jetzt wirklich gehen. Bis später dann. Küsse...