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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
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.Se não tiver nada melhor para fazer, claro.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Pode me descascar umas batatas? Por favor!
I don't know what to say, really...Não sei o que dizer, na verdade...
Can you start from the beginning, please?Pode começar do início, por favor?
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.Sim, chips de camarão e rolinhos-primavera, por favor.
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Sério? Não foi nada óbvio, obrigado por esclarecer.
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Sim, pode me trazer um copo de chardonnay por favor?
Can you still check the stock room, please?Pode verificar no armazém, por favor?
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, eu vou levar meu saco comigo, não precisa se preocupar.
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Bem, pode me explicar como fazer esse cálculo, por favor?
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.Vamos querer uma garrafa de Chardonnay e uma garrafa de Sauvignon Blanc, obrigada Mike.
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Agora tenho mesmo de ir, até logo, beijo...
I see, what about a tenner then?Estou vendo, que tal dez libras?
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!Você parece uma criança às vezes, devo dizer!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!E está completamente queimada, que nojo!
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Finalmente conseguiu encontrar seu precioso arroz, parabéns!
Really? Very interesting.Sério? Muito interessante.
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?Pode pegar em 3 cervejas para mim?
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Isso seria bom, vejo você amanhã, então.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Poderia cortar umas cebolas? 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