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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 see, what about a tenner then?Ich verstehe. Was sagst du zu einem Zehner?
I am okay, thanks.Danke, mir geht's gut.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Danke für die Information. Tschüss!
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Ähm, ja irgendwie schon, aber nicht wirklich!
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Ich habe geschlafen, bevor du mich aufgeweckt hast. Was ist los?
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Schatz, kannst du ihn bitte fertigreden lassen!?
You too, byee!Du auch, tschüss!
I just need your name and mobile number, please.Ich brauche bitte nur Ihren Namen und Ihre Handynummer.
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!Hat mich gefreut Cate. Bis später!
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Ich bin Cate, freut mich dich kennenzulernen Mike.
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!Unglaublich, das ist ein verd*mmter Haufen von unprofessionellen Idioten!
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?Kannst du mir bitte das Schneidebrett und das Messer geben?
See you later, Nick.Bis später Nick.
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.Ok, ich warte auf dich. Bis gleich.
Congratulations, well spotted!Glückwunsch. Gut erkannt!
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Kannst du mir bitte den Wein aus dem Kühlschrank geben?
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 have our drinks before the meal please?Können wir unsere Getränke bitte vor dem Essen haben?
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!Ich muss sagen du verhältst dich manchmal wie ein Kind!
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Ja danke. Ich sitze nicht gerne am Gang.

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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