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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
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?Ты можешь передать мне разделочную доску и нож, пожалуйста?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Наконец-то ты нашла свой специальный рис, поздравляю!
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Я говорю о переезде из этого дома, конечно...
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!Тоже было приятно познакомиться, спасибо!
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Хмм... Верно, и как же я забыл? Какой я идиот...
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.Здравствуй, Диего! Спасибо, что позаботился о сумке.
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!Они - гребаная куча непрофессиональных идиотов, невероятно!
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.И мне нужен половник для куриного бульона, это все, я полагаю.
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!Я должна сказать, что ты ведешь себя иногда, как ребенок!
I see, what about a tenner then?Ясно, а если я предложу тебе десятку?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Я спал, пока ты меня не разбудил, в чем дело?
To be more realistic, of course!Чтобы быть более реалистичным, конечно!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Хм, да, могу я получить 20 фунтов кэшбэк, пожалуйста.
I am fine, thank you.В порядке, спасибо.
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Здравствуйте, я хотела бы заказать столик на двух человек на сегодняшний вечер.
I'll have 20, please.Я возьму 20, пожалуйста.
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Да, спасибо, я не люблю сидеть возле прохода.
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Может быть позже, пока всё, спасибо!
I don't know what to say, really...Я не знаю, что сказать, правда...
Okay, why not, if you want.Ок, почему бы и нет, если ты желаешь.

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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