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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 get me 3 small beers, please?Bana da 3 tane 33'lük bira alır mısın?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Sen beni uyandırmadan önce uyuyordum, n'aber?
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?Tamamdır, bunu ilk iş olarak yapabilir miyiz lütfen?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?İçeceklerimizi yemekten önce alabilir miyiz lütfen?
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Önce banyoyu görebilir miyiz lütfen?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Artificial Intelligence'ı seviyorum, sen?
Alright, see you soon.Tamam, birazdan görüşürüz.
That would be nice, thank you.İyi olur, teşekkürler.
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?Bana diğer kiracılar hakkında biraz bilgi verebilir misin, lütfen?
I see, what about a tenner then?Anladım, bir onluğa ne dersin?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Yok, bir şey istemiyorum, sağol.
Nice to meet you, Toby!Tanıştığıma memnun oldum Toby!
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Önce mutfağı görebilir miyiz lütfen?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Selam Rocco, biz iyiyiz, teşekkürler.
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Bir paket de sigara alabilir miyim lütfen.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Bana biraz soğan doğrayabilir misin? Lütfen!
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.Bir şişe Chardonnay ve bir şişe Sauvignon Blanc alıyoruz, teşekkürler Mike.
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Şimdi gerçekten gitmem gerek, orada görüşürüz, öptüm...
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Hmm... Doğru, bunu nasıl unuttum ki? Ne aptalım...
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...Ben de tanıştığıma memnun oldum, teşekkürler!

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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