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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
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。
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!可能待会儿吧,暂时就这些,谢谢你!
Hi Laura, congratulations!你好,劳拉,恭喜!
I just need your name and mobile number, please.我只需要您的名字和手机号码,请。
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?C开头的凯特,不是K,请你再查一下,好吗?
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.是的,一些虾片和春卷,拜托了。
I am fine, thank you.我很好,谢谢你。
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.哦,你说的是迈克,我猜。
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!额,有点,但不全是!
Alright, see you then.好的,到时候见。
Alright! See you, bye.没问题!回见,拜拜。
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.当然,如果你没有更好的安排的话。
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?请给我拿一包香烟。
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?你在我洗菜之前能清洁一下水槽吗?
Diego! You little b*stard.迭戈!你这个混蛋。
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.鉴于他们使用我的东西,我们可以“借”点他们的面包,我觉得。
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?好吧,请你解释下你是怎么计算的?
Maybe, sorry about that.可能吧,很抱歉。
Hello Jen, what's up?喂,珍,出什么事了?

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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