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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
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.Да, так будет лучше, спасибо.
What's her name, by the way?Как её зовут, кстати?
I will have some fish, I think.Думаю, я закажу рыбу.
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Хмм... Верно, и как же я забыл? Какой я идиот...
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?Пожалуйста, ты мог бы не напоминать мне об этих 10 днях!?
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Мне, правда, надо идти, увидимся, целую...
Stay on the line, please...Оставайтесь на линии, пожалуйста...
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Привет, Рокко! Нет, спасибо.
I don't know what to say, really...Я не знаю, что сказать, правда...
Yes, what about them?Да, что насчёт них?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?Думаю, бутылка чистая, но ты не мог бы помыть бокал, пожалуйста?
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Так как они пользуются моими продуктами, то мы можем "взять взаймы" немного их хлеба, я думаю.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Он выглядит слегка напуганным, думаю, он чует запах Беара.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Я спал, пока ты меня не разбудил, в чем дело?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?Можете сообщить свое имя и номер мобильного, пожалуйста?
I am fine, thank you.В порядке, спасибо.
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.Удачи завтра, увидимся.
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Чувак, убрать дерьмо - это еще десятка, увидимся!
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Мне нравится Искусственный Интеллект, а тебе?
Can you still check the stock room, please?Вы все же не могли бы посмотреть на складе, 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