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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'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.	Eu também quero um copo de vinho branco, por favor.
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?	Oh, calma, e o quarto no piso superior de sua casa?
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?	Parece legal, pode nos mostrar o quarto, por favor?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?	Estava dormindo antes de você me acordar, e aí?
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 about the prices?	E quanto aos preços?
Can you still check the stock room, please?	Pode verificar no armazém, por favor?
Can we have the menu, please?	Podemos ver o menu, por favor?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?	Pode me dar o seu nome e número de celular, por favor?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?	A garrafa está limpa, mas pode lavar o copo, por favor?
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?	Comi agora um pouco de torrada, e você?
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.	Hum, não me lembro... Algo com carne, julgo eu.
I'll have 20, please.	Queria de 20, por favor.
I am okay, thanks.	Estou bem, obrigado.
I will have some fish, I think.	Vou pedir peixe, acho eu.
Congratulations, well spotted!	Parabéns! Acertou!
Thank you, have a nice day!	Obrigado, um bom dia!
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.	Hum, minha primeira escolha seria Camden Lock, creio.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	...também foi um prazer, obrigado!
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?	Querido, você pode deixar ele terminar, por favor!?