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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
Congratulations, well spotted!Parabéns! Acertou!
Yes, what about them?Sem, o que têm elas?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!Isso é maravilhoso, muito obrigada!
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!Você parece uma criança às vezes, devo dizer!
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?Você pode lavar a pia antes de eu começar a lavar, por favor?
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Eu também quero um copo de vinho branco, por favor.
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Queria um maço de cigarros, por favor.
Can you start from the beginning, please?Pode começar do início, por favor?
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.Oi Diego, obrigada por tomar conta do saco.
Nice to meet you, Toby!Prazer em conhecê-lo Toby!
It seems we have to, in any case...Parece que vamos ter de o fazer, em qualquer caso...
Sure, no problem.Claro, sem problema.
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Querido, você pode deixar ele terminar, por favor!?
I am okay, thanks.Estou bem, obrigado.
Can you leave me alone, please!Me deixe em paz, por favor!
What about this one behind Iceland?E esse atrás de Iceland?
So a bottle would be better, please.Por isso, uma garrafa seria melhor, por favor.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Estava dormindo antes de você me acordar, e aí?
Thank you, madam, see you then!Obrigado, senhora, até logo!
Can you put it on the stove, please?Pode colocar no fogão, 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