Crossword : Common expressions in English

Do you know the most common expressions used in everyday English? In this crossword, you will practise useful phrases that native speakers use all the time, from greetings to feelings and everyday situations. Read the clues carefully, think about the missing words, and complete the grid. Have fun!

Grid

Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

1. In a lower position
3. For this reason
4. Fitting very closely
6. Not fitting tightly
8. Used to express preference
10. Used to show indifference
14. Almost not or barely
16. Except if
18. Used to express a wish
19. Probably going to happen

Down

2. At which place
5. Used to express sincere opinion
7. Used to confirm something strongly
8. Prepared for an activity
9. However or but
11. Used when something seems true
12. Used to strongly agree with something
13. For that reason
15. Continuing until now
17. Used to apologize

Answers

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Across

1. In a lower position → below
3. For this reason → hence
4. Fitting very closely → tight
6. Not fitting tightly → loose
8. Used to express preference → rather
10. Used to show indifference → whatever
14. Almost not or barely → hardly
16. Except if → unless
18. Used to express a wish → hopefully
19. Probably going to happen → likely

Down

2. At which place → where
5. Used to express sincere opinion → honestly
7. Used to confirm something strongly → definitely
8. Prepared for an activity → ready
9. However or but → though
11. Used when something seems true → apparently
12. Used to strongly agree with something → absolutely
13. For that reason → therefore
15. Continuing until now → still
17. Used to apologize → sorry

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