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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
So a bottle would be better, please.Por isso, uma garrafa seria melhor, por favor.
What's her name, by the way?Qual o nome dela, a propósito?
Alright, if you say so!Muito bem, se você o diz!
That's okay, no problem.Tudo bem, não há problema.
Diego! You little b*stard.Diego! Seu cretino.
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.Sim, melhor ainda, obrigada.
Maybe, sorry about that.Talvez, peço desculpa.
To be more realistic, of course!Para ser mais realista, claro!
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Olá, eu gostaria de reservar uma mesa para duas pessoas para hoje à noite, por favor.
What's up guys, how is it going?E aí pessoal, como estão?
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, eu vou levar meu saco comigo, não precisa se preocupar.
Okay, why not, if you want.Ok, porque não, se você quiser.
Alright! See you, bye.Certo! Até mais, adeus.
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Oi Joseph, muito prazer.
I am fine, thank you.Eu estou bem, obrigada.
Can you look after it carefully, please?Vocês podem cuidar dela com atenção, por favor?
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...Tudo bem, Toby meu amigo que fala demais, lamento dizer...
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Bem, pode me explicar como fazer esse cálculo, por favor?
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...Talvez ajude você a relaxar um pouco, espero...
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Pode me passar o vinho da geladeira, por favor?

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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