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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Да, спасибо, я не люблю сидеть возле прохода.
Good night, see you later.Спокойной ночи, увидимся.
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Кейт, я беру сумку с собой, нет повода для беспокойства.
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?Ой, подожди, а что на счет комнаты наверху, в твоем доме?
...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!
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Нет, ничего больше не надо, спасибо.
That would be nice, thank you.Это было бы отлично, спасибо.
Yes, what about them?Да, что насчёт них?
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Мы можем сначала посмотреть ванную комнату, пожалуйста?
Okay, see you!Ок, увидимся!
Congratulations, well spotted!Поздравляю, отлично подмечено!
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Меня зовут Кейт. Рада встрече, Майк.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Спасибо, что сообщила мне, пока!
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!Они - гребаная куча непрофессиональных идиотов, невероятно!
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Я съела тост, а ты?
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!О, вы нашли, спасибо большое!
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Привет, Джозеф, рад познакомиться.
That's okay, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!Угу, мне было так интересно, облегчился он уже или еще нет, спасибо!
Alright, see you soon.Хорошо, 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