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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
You're welcome!	De nada!
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.	Eu também quero um copo de vinho branco, por favor.
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?	Tudo bem, podemos fazer já isso, por favor?
Better late than never!	Mais vale tarde do que nunca!
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.	Sim, chips de camarão e rolinhos-primavera, por favor.
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.	Sim, uma mesa confortável, por favor.
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.	Vamos querer uma garrafa de Chardonnay e uma garrafa de Sauvignon Blanc, obrigada Mike.
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...	Estou falando de sair da casa, claro...
That would be nice, thank you.	Isso seria bom, obrigado.
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.	Boa sorte para amanhã, adeus.
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!	Perfeito! Agradeço imenso, muito obrigada!
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	...também foi um prazer, obrigado!
Sure, no problem.	Claro, sem problema.
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...	Hum... Certo, como me esqueci disso? Sou mesmo estúpido...
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?	Parece legal, pode nos mostrar o quarto, por favor?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.	Para mim pode ser outro copo de vinho, por favor.
I am okay, thanks.	Estou bem, obrigado.
No, I don't need anything, thanks.	Não, não preciso de nada, obrigada.
Hi Laura, congratulations!	Oi, Laura, parabéns!
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.	E eu preciso de uma concha para servir o caldo de galinha. Creio que é tudo.