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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
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!...também foi um prazer, obrigado!
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?A garrafa está limpa, mas pode lavar o copo, por favor?
Yes, what about them?Sem, o que têm elas?
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Hum... Certo, como me esqueci disso? Sou mesmo estúpido...
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Sim, pode me trazer um copo de chardonnay por favor?
Alright! See you, bye.Certo! Até mais, adeus.
Thank you, madam, see you then!Obrigado, senhora, até logo!
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?Você pode parar de me recordar da questão dos 10 dias, por favor?
Can you make it bigger, please?Pode aumentar de tamanho, por favor?
That would be the worst, I guess.Isso seria o pior, eu acho.
Yes, Cate speaking.Sim, daqui a Cate.
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.Uma casa inteira!? Muito mais do que o que estamos pagando agora, certamente.
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!...Oh sim, eu quero falar com minha mãe, eu quero dizer a Sra. Jones, por favor!
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Cara, para recolher cocó são outras dez libras, adeus!
He is made of wood, I believe.Ele é feito de madeira, julgo eu.
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.Não, era um vinho normal, 4 ou 5 libras, creio.
You're welcome!De nada!
What about you?E você?
Hello sir, table for two?Olá senhor, mesa para dois?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Sim, não gosto do lugar do corredor, 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