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Expression Exercises

( Free Online English Grammar Lessons )

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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
What's her name, by the way?	Qual o nome dela, a propósito?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.	Oh, você está falando de Mike, eu acho.
More or less?	Mais ou menos?
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.	Sim, melhor ainda, obrigada.
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!	Talvez mais tarde, é tudo por agora, obrigada!
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?	Pode me dar algumas informações sobre os outros inquilinos, por favor?
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.	Olá, eu gostaria de reservar uma mesa para duas pessoas para hoje à noite, por favor.
What about you, Mike?	E quanto a você, Mike?
Since they use my stuff we can borrow some of their bread, I think.	Uma vez que eles usam as minhas coisas, creio que podemos "tomar emprestado" o pão deles'.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...	Você está sendo muito generosa, querida, obrigado, e que tal...
Can you put it on the stove, please?	Pode colocar no fogão, por favor?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.	Certo, estou à sua espera, até já.
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?	Sim, pode me trazer um copo de chardonnay por favor?
That would be the worst, I guess.	Isso seria o pior, eu acho.
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!
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.	Sim, uma mesa confortável, por favor.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?	Podemos ver primeiro a cozinha, por favor?
Good night, see you later.	Boa noite, nos vemos depois.
What about the prices?	E quanto aos preços?
See you at the station at 5.	Vou ter com você à estação às 5.