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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
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Hmm... Doğru, bunu nasıl unuttum ki? Ne aptalım...
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Bok toplamak için bir onluk daha isterim kardeşim, hadi görüşürüz!
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Bana bir iyilik yapıp bize biraz bulabilir misin lütfen?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?İçeceklerimizi yemekten önce alabilir miyiz lütfen?
You're welcome!Rica ederim!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.He, Mike'tan bahsediyorsunuz sanırım.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Biraz korkmuş görünüyor, Bear'ın kokusunu aldığı için sanırım.
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!Bazen çocuk gibi davrandığını söylemeliyim!
Can you leave me alone, please!Beni rahat bırakır mısın, lütfen?!
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Merhaba, bu gece için iki kişilik masa ayırtmak istiyorum lütfen.
Okay, thank you very much.Tamam, çok teşekkürler.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!Evet, ben de pipisi çıkmış mı çıkmamış mı merak ediyordum, sağol!
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?Aa, dur, peki sizin evin üst katındaki oda?
See you later, Nick.Görüşürüz Nick.
Stay on the line, please...Hatta kalın lütfen...
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Evet ama küp küp doğrayabilir misin lütfen?
Better late than never!Geç olsun güç olmasın!
I'll have 20, please.20'lik lütfen.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Pardon Cate! Tanıştığıma memnun oldum.
More or less?Daha mı çok daha mı az?

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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