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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
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Sen beni uyandırmadan önce uyuyordum, n'aber?
What about the prices?Peki ya fiyatlar?
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Afedersin, peki ya Pogo'yla ilgili şikayet ettiği kısım?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!En sonunda çok değerli pirincine kavuştun, tebrikler!
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...Biraz rahatlamana yardımcı olabilir, umarım...
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.Bir şişe Chardonnay ve bir şişe Sauvignon Blanc alıyoruz, teşekkürler Mike.
I'll have 20, please.20'lik lütfen.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Çok cömertsin tatlım, teşekkürler, peki sence...
I just need your name and mobile number, please.Sadece adınıza ve telefon numaranıza ihtiyacım var lütfen.
Can you start from the beginning, please?En baştan başlar mısın, lütfen?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Evden çıkmaktan bahsediyorum tabii ki...
That would be nice, thank you.İyi olur, teşekkürler.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Bana dolaptan şarabı verir misin lütfen?
Okay, why not, if you want.Tabii, istiyorsan neden olmasın.
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.Yarın için bol şans, görüşürüz.
I need them finely chopped, please!İnce doğranmış olması gerekiyor sana zahmet!
That's okay, no problem.Tamam, sorun değil.
Congratulations, well spotted!Tebrik ederim. Çok iyi yakaladın!
Alright, see you soon.Tamam, birazdan görüşürüz.
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Merhaba, bu gece için iki kişilik masa ayırtmak istiyorum lütfen.

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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