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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Sim, não gosto do lugar do corredor, obrigada.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Isso seria bom, vejo você amanhã, então.
Okay, see you!Ok, adeus!
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.Não, era um vinho normal, 4 ou 5 libras, creio.
Can you summarize it before you go, please?Você pode resumir antes de ir, por favor?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.Certo, estou à sua espera, até já.
What's her name, by the way?Qual o nome dela, a propósito?
Yes, what about them?Sem, o que têm elas?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Erm, mais ou menos, não exatamente!
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.Oi Dick, é um prazer.
Thank you, have a nice day!Obrigado, um bom dia!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Agora tenho mesmo de ir, até logo, beijo...
Or can you clean this one, please?Ou pode lavar este, por favor?
Sure, no problem.Claro, sem problema.
Hello sir, table for two?Olá senhor, mesa para dois?
Stay on the line, please...Não desligue, por favor...
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, eu vou levar meu saco comigo, não precisa se preocupar.
Can we continue what we were doing please?Podemos continuar o que estávamos fazendo?
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Hum, não me lembro... Algo com carne, julgo eu.
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.Sim, melhor ainda, 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