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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
Good night, see you later.Спокойной ночи, увидимся.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Да, но мы можем их порезать кубиками, пожалуйста?
Alright, see you then.Отлично, тогда увидимся.
Hi Laura, congratulations!Привет, Лаура, поздравляю!
I don't know what to say, really...Я не знаю, что сказать, правда...
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Пожалуй, я буду ещё один бокал вина.
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Я говорю о переезде из этого дома, конечно...
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Можешь подать мне вино из холодильника, пожалуйста?
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Мы можем сначала посмотреть ванную комнату, пожалуйста?
That would be the worst, I guess.Это было бы хуже всего, я полагаю.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Можем мы сначала посмотреть кухню, пожалуйста?
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...Ладно, Тоби, мой болтливый друг, мне жаль это говорить...
Can you summarize it before you go, please?Можешь вкратце все сказать до того, как уйдешь?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Ну, и об этом тоже, но не только!
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Можно мне пачку сигарет, пожалуйста.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Ты очень щедрая, дорогая, спасибо тебе...
Or can you clean this one, please?Или это ты можешь вымыть, пожалуйста?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Мне нравится Искусственный Интеллект, а тебе?
Can I have a look at it, please?Можно мне посмотреть, пожалуйста?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Спасибо, что сообщила мне, пока!

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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