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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
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.こんにちは、ディエゴ、バッグを見ていてくれてありがとう。
No, I don't need anything, thanks.いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?それでいいわよ、最初の事を出来るかしら?
Can we have the menu, please?メニューもらえますか?
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.明日は頑張って、またね。
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる?お願い!
Yes, Cate speaking.はい、ケイトよ。
Hello sir, table for two?いらっしゃいませ、お二人様ですか?
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?どうにかしてテーブルを押さえられないかしら?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!お知らせありがとう。またね!
Thank you, madam, see you then!ありがとうございます。それではご来店をお待ちしております!
Can you still check the stock room, please?それでも商品倉庫を確認してもらえますか?
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!完璧だわ! 本当にありがとうございます!
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.う~ん、まずは カムデン・ロックスかしら。
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.ムール貝、イカ、エビを数匹、それと焼き魚をください。
Good night, see you later.おやすみ、また今度ね。
That's okay, no problem.了解、問題ないよ。
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!笑ってはいるけど、ちゃんと聞いてるよ、ケイト。気にしないで!
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!あら、見つかったんですね、どうもありがとうございました!

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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