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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.아니, 그냥 평범한 거였어. 아마 4-5파운드 짜리인 것 같아.
I am fine, thank you.잘 지내, 물어봐줘서 고마워.
I am okay, thanks.잘 지내. 고마워.
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?디에고, 어젯밤 줄리앤이 뭐라고 했는지 알려줄 수 있어요?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?식사 나오기 전에 음료를 마실 수 있을까요?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.아, 마이크 얘기려나.
Really? Thank you so much!정말? 진짜 고마워!
Hello sir, table for two?어서오세요, 두 분이신가요?
What about the prices?가격은 어떻고?
Better late than never!이제라도 해서 다행이야!
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!정말이지 너 가끔 애처럼 굴어!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!완벽해요! 애 써주셔서 고마워요, 정말 감사합니다!
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.안녕 디에고, 가방 맡아줘서 고마워요.
No, I don't need anything, thanks.아니, 난 더 필요한 거 없어. 고마워.
I will have some fish, I think.나는 생선을 좀 먹을까 해.
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.안녕하세요 니기미씨, 만나서 반가워요.
Thank you, madam, see you then!감사합니다, 부인, 그때 뵙겠습니다!
Maybe, sorry about that.그럴 수도. 죄송.
And it's totally burnt now, gross!완전 탔잖아. 으웩!
What about you, Mike?마이크, 너는 어때?

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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