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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
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.	Certo, estou à sua espera, até já.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.	Sim, chips de camarão e rolinhos-primavera, por favor.
Nice to meet you, Toby!	Prazer em conhecê-lo Toby!
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.	Hum, minha primeira escolha seria Camden Lock, creio.
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!	Eu não deixaria meu gato para arranjar um quarto, obrigada!
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.	Se não tiver nada melhor para fazer, claro.
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.	Oi Joseph, muito prazer.
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.	Depois faltei à marcação das 11:00, claro.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Perdão, Cate! Prazer em conhecê-la.
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!	Talvez mais tarde, é tudo por agora, obrigada!
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.	Cate, eu vou levar meu saco comigo, não precisa se preocupar.
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!
Can we have the menu, please?	Podemos ver o menu, por favor?
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?	Cate com C, não K, pode verificar de novo, por favor?
That's okay, no problem.	Tudo bem, não há problema.
Sure, no problem.	Claro, sem problema.
He is made of wood, I believe.	Ele é feito de madeira, julgo eu.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.	Ele parece um pouco assustado porque sente o cheiro do Bear, creio eu.
Hello, can we order our meals, please?	Oi, podemos pedir nossas refeições, por favor?
You too, byee!	Você também, adeus!