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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
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.Nein, ich denke es war nur ein normaler Wein für 4 oder 5 Pfund.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Sorry Cate! Freut mich dich kennenzulernen.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Ja, aber können wir sie bitte in Würfel schneiden?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Ich möchte bitte eine Schachtel Zigaretten haben.
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, ich nehme meine Tasche mit, also kein Grund zur Sorge.
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.Hallo Dick, freut mich dich kennenzulernen.
What's up guys, how is it going?Was geht Leute? Wie läufts?
Can we have the menu, please?Können wir bitte die Speisekarte haben?
Can you stop bothering me, please?Kannst du bitte aufhören mich zu stören?
Can you start from the beginning, please?Kannst du bitte von Anfang an anfangen?
Well done, very clever!Gut gemacht, sehr clever!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Ich muss jetzt wirklich gehen. Bis später dann. Küsse...
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?
Better late than never!Besser spät als nie!
Stay on the line, please...Bleiben Sie bitte in der Leitung...
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Hallo Joseph, freut mich dich kennenzulernen.
Alright, see you then.Okay, bis dann.
Okay, why not, if you want.Okay, wieso nicht, wenn du magst.
Okay, see you!Okay, man sieht sich!
What's her name, by the way?Wie heißt sie eigentlich?

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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