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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
See you later, Nick.Até já, Nick.
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!Perfeito! Agradeço imenso, muito obrigada!
Can we continue what we were doing please?Podemos continuar o que estávamos fazendo?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.Hum, minha primeira escolha seria Camden Lock, creio.
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Querido, você pode deixar ele terminar, por favor!?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!Oh então! Não podemos falar de outra coisa, por favor?!
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!Eles são um bando de idiotas pouco profissionais de m*rda, inacreditável!
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!Eu sou capaz de fazer ambos ao mesmo tempo, não se preocupe!
You're welcome!De nada!
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Hum, não me lembro... Algo com carne, julgo eu.
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.
That's okay for now, thank you.É tudo por agora, obrigado.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Estava dormindo antes de você me acordar, e aí?
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!Prazer, Cate, até já!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?Não há nenhuma chance de conseguir uma mesa, por favor?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Sim, não gosto do lugar do corredor, obrigada.
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?Pode me dar o seu nome e número de celular, por favor?
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Bem, pode me explicar como fazer esse cálculo, por favor?
Okay, why not, if you want.Ok, porque não, se você quiser.
That's wonderful, thank you very much!Isso é maravilhoso, muito obrigada!

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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