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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
You're welcome!Не за что!
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Меня зовут Кейт. Рада встрече, Майк.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Я съела тост, а ты?
Yes, what about them?Да, что насчёт них?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Можешь почистить лук для меня? Пожалуйста!
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Да, но мы можем их порезать кубиками, пожалуйста?
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.Если у тебя нет других дел получше, конечно.
What about the prices?А что с ценами?
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?Звучит отлично, а Вы не могли бы показать нам комнату, пожалуйста?
I am okay, thanks.У меня все нормально, спасибо.
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.Здравствуй, Диего! Спасибо, что позаботился о сумке.
Sure, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
That's okay for now, thank you.Сейчас ничего больше не нужно, спасибо.
Good night, see you later.Спокойной ночи, увидимся.
Okay, why not, if you want.Ок, почему бы и нет, если ты желаешь.
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!...О, да, я хочу поговорить с моей мамой, то есть, с миссис Джонс, пожалуйста!
Alright, see you soon.Хорошо, увидимся.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Можешь почистить мне несколько картофелин? Пожалуйста!
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Привет, Рокко! Нет, спасибо.
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Чувак, убрать дерьмо - это еще десятка, увидимся!

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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