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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
That would be the worst, I guess.我想那才是最糟糕的。
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!伙计,清理粪便需要另外给10英镑,再见!
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.你好,我想订一个今晚的2人桌,拜托了。
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!是的,我想知道他的小鸡鸡是插在里面还是凸在外面,谢谢!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...现在我真的要走了,到那里见,吻你...
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢?
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?你可以帮我一个忙,麻烦再给我们找一些吗?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?你可以帮我打开烤箱门吗?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?是的,可以给我一杯霞多丽吗?
Okay, see you!好的,再见!
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.我不知道,可能吧,我想是吧。
Nice to meet you, Toby!很高兴见到你,托比!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?还有没有机会得到一个位置,拜托了?
Can you look after it carefully, please?可以麻烦你们留心帮我照看一下它吗?
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.它看起来有点害怕,因为它能闻到大熊的味道,我觉得。
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见!
Can I have a look at it, please?我看一下好吗?
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢!

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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