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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
Thanks for your kind wishes.	Gracias por tus deseos.
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.	Compraremos una botella de Chardonnay y una botella de Sauvignon Blanc. Gracias, Mike.
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!	Oh, ha encontrado uno, ¡muchas gracias!
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...	Estás siendo muy generosa querida, gracias, pero qué tal esto...
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?	¿Puede proporcionarme su nombre y número telefónico, por favor?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!	¿Puedes pelar unas patatas para mí? ¡Por favor!
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.	Hola Dick, gusto en conocerte.
Can we see the bathroom first, please?	¿Podemos ver el baño primero, por favor?
What's her name, by the way?	¿Cuál es su nombre, por cierto?
I see, what about a tenner then?	Ya veo, ¿qué tal por 10 libras entonces?
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?	Hm, sí, puedo conseguir una devolución de £20, por favor.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!	¿Podrías picar unas cebollas para mí? ¡Por favor!
Alright, see you soon.	Vale, hasta ahora.
Can you leave me alone, please!	¡Puedes dejarme tranquila, por favor!
Yes, Cate speaking.	Sí, Cate al habla.
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?	¿¡Podrías por favor dejar de recordarme que solo me quedan 10 días para eso!?
Okay, see you!	OK, ¡nos vemos!
What about the prices?	¿Qué tal los precios?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.	Sí, no me gusta el pasillo, gracias.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.	Parece un poco asustado, porque puede oler a Bear, yo creo.