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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
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Cara, para recolher cocó são outras dez libras, adeus!
Alright, see you then.Tudo bem, até logo.
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Podemos ver o banheiro primeiro, por favor?
Can you still check the stock room, please?Pode verificar no armazém, por favor?
Okay, why not, if you want.Ok, porque não, se você quiser.
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Agora tenho mesmo de ir, até logo, beijo...
Maybe, sorry about that.Talvez, peço desculpa.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Sou a Cate, prazer em conhecê-lo, Mike.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Estava dormindo antes de você me acordar, e aí?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Estou falando de sair da casa, claro...
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Podemos ver primeiro a cozinha, por favor?
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!
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!Oh, você encontrou, muito obrigada!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!Perfeito! Agradeço imenso, muito obrigada!
Well done, very clever!Muito bem, muio inteligente!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Hum, sim, 20 £ por favor.
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Hum, não me lembro... Algo com carne, julgo eu.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Pode me descascar umas batatas? Por favor!
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Não, não preciso de nada, obrigada.
What about you?E você?

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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