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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
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Ich möchte bitte ein weiteres Glas Wein.
Congratulations, well spotted!Glückwunsch. Gut erkannt!
Can you start from the beginning, please?Kannst du bitte von Anfang an anfangen?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Entschuldige, aber was ist mit der Beschwerde über Pogo?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Schatz, kannst du mir bitte die Treppen runterhelfen?
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Ich möchte bitte auch ein Glas Wein.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Er sieht etwas verängstigt aus. Ich denke weil er Bear riechen kann.
Nice to meet you, Toby!Freut mich dich kennenzulernen, Toby!
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?Können wir unsere Getränke bitte vor dem Essen haben?
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!...Oh ja. Ich möchte bitte mit meiner Mutter, ich meine Frau Jones, sprechen!
Can you still check the stock room, please?Können Sie trotzdem bitte im Lager nachsehen?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Kannst du bitte ein paar Zwiebeln für mich schneiden?!
No, I'm okay, thanks.Nein, danke.
Hello, madam, unfortunately...Hallo gnädige Frau, leider...
Thank you, have a nice day!Danke. Ich wünsche Ihnen einen schönen Tag!
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Ich rede natürlich darüber das Haus zu verlassen...
Really? Thank you so much!Echt? Vielen, vielen Dank!
Can you put it on the stove, please?Kannst du ihn bitte auf den Herd stellen?
What about you, Mike?Was ist mit dir Mike?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Ich möchte bitte eine Schachtel Zigaretten haben.

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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