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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 start from the beginning, please?你能从头讲一讲吗,拜托了?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.她无法忍受继续看你丑恶的嘴脸了,我猜是这样。
Really? Very interesting.真的?非常有趣。
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.我还需要一个长柄勺来舀鸡汤,就这么多,我觉得。
Okay, why not, if you want.好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。
You too, byee!你也是,拜拜!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!现在完全烧焦了,好恶心!
I see, what about a tenner then?明白了,10英镑怎么样?
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!... 哦是的,我想和我的妈妈通话,我指的是琼斯夫人,请!
Alright! See you, bye.没问题!回见,拜拜。
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗?
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...你变得越来越大方了,亲爱的,谢谢,这个怎么样...
Thanks for letting me know, bye!谢谢你让我知道这些,拜!
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?听起来很棒,可以带我们参观下房间吗?
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!呀,你找到了,非常感谢!
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见!
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.你好,约瑟夫,见到你很高兴。
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.好的,我等你,到时候见。

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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