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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
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!이런 거지같은 아마추어 자식들을 봤나, 웃기지도 않네!
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!드디어 네 소중한 쌀을 얻었구나. 축하해!
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!아, 찾으셨네요. 정말 고맙습니다!
Can you still check the stock room, please?그래도 재고 창고를 확인해주실 수 있나요?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!그러셨어요? 전혀 몰랐네, 알려줘서 아주 고마워!
Can we see the kitchen first, please?주방부터 먼저 볼 수 있을까요?
What about you?너는?
Or can you clean this one, please?아니면 이거 좀 씻어줄 수 있어?
I don't know what to say, really...무슨 말을 해야 할지 모르겠군...
Alright, see you then.알았어, 그럼 그때 봐.
Can you summarize it before you go, please?가기 전에 요약만 해줄 수 있어요?
You're welcome!천만에!
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.그 사람들도 내 걸 쓰니까 우리도 좀 *빌리면* 되지 않을까.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!양파 좀 썰어줄 수 있어? 부탁해!
No, I don't need anything, thanks.아니, 난 더 필요한 거 없어. 고마워.
I am okay, thanks.잘 지내. 고마워.
Can you open the oven door for me, please?오븐 문 좀 열어줄 수 있어?
Yes, Cate speaking.네, 케이트예요.
And I need to change my clothes, of course.그리고 물론 옷도 갈아 입어야 하구.
Thank you, have a nice day!고마워요, 좋은 하루 되세요!

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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