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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
Alright, see you Cate.Хорошо, увидимся, Кейт.
More or less?Больше или меньше?
So a bottle would be better, please.Поэтому бутылка подойдёт лучше. Спасибо.
Can we have the menu, please?Можно нам меню, пожалуйста?
Can I have a look at it, please?Можно мне посмотреть, пожалуйста?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Можем мы сначала посмотреть кухню, пожалуйста?
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?Я нашел два подходящих дома, а ты?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.Ладно, жду тебя, до встречи.
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Подозреваю, она больше не смогла видеть твою уродливую физиономию.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Да, но мы можем их порезать кубиками, пожалуйста?
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...Это, поможет тебе немного расслабиться, я надеюсь...
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Привет, Джозеф, рад познакомиться.
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.И включи верхний и нижний гриль, пожалуйста.
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!Не думаю, что оставила бы у кого-то моего кота ради получения комнаты, спасибо!
Really? Very interesting.Правда? Очень интересно.
Yes, what about them?Да, что насчёт них?
Thanks for your kind wishes.Спасибо за твои тёплые поздравления.
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!Они - гребаная куча непрофессиональных идиотов, невероятно!
And I need to change my clothes, of course.И мне нужно сменить одежду, конечно.
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?Ты можешь передать мне разделочную доску и нож, пожалуйста?

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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