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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
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.Ve tavuk suyu için bir kepçeye ihtiyacım var, bu kadar sanırım.
Can you put it on the stove, please?Bunu ocağa koyabilir misin sana zahmet?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.Evet, rahat bir masa olsun lütfen.
Can we have the menu, please?Menü alabilir miyiz, lütfen?
Hello sir, table for two?Merhaba efendim, iki kişilik masa mı?
I don't know what to say, really...Ne diyeceğimi bilemiyorum, gerçekten...
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!Evet, ben de pipisi çıkmış mı çıkmamış mı merak ediyordum, sağol!
Can you leave me alone, please!Beni rahat bırakır mısın, lütfen?!
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Bana biraz soğan doğrayabilir misin? Lütfen!
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Evet, bir kadeh Chardonnay alabilir miyim lütfen?
Can you stop bothering me, please?Beni rahatsız etmeyi bırakır mısın, lütfen?
Thanks for your kind wishes.İyi dileklerin için teşekkürler.
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Senin çirkin suratını görmeye daha fazla dayanamadı galiba.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Haber verdiğin için teşekkürler, hoşçakal!
Alright! See you, bye.Tamam! Görüşmek üzere.
To be more realistic, of course!Daha gerçekçi olmak için tabii ki!
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!Ah, bulabildiniz, çok teşekkür ederim!
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Biraz korkmuş görünüyor, Bear'ın kokusunu aldığı için sanırım.
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Canım, bitirmesine izin verir misin lütfen!?
It seems we have to, in any case...Görünüşe göre zorundayız zaten...

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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