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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
Thank you, madam, see you then!Obrigado, senhora, até logo!
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!...Oh sim, eu quero falar com minha mãe, eu quero dizer a Sra. Jones, por favor!
Can you put it on the stove, please?Pode colocar no fogão, por favor?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.Preciso apenas de seu nome e número de celular, por favor.
You're welcome!De nada!
See you at the station at 5.Vou ter com você à estação às 5.
I am okay, thanks.Estou bem, obrigado.
Alright, see you Cate.Tudo bem, adeus Cate.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Obrigada por me avisar, adeus!
Okay, why not, if you want.Ok, porque não, se você quiser.
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?Pode trazer as bebidas antes da comida, por favor?
Hi Laura, congratulations!Oi, Laura, parabéns!
What's up guys, how is it going?E aí pessoal, como estão?
Okay, thank you very much.Muito obrigado.
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.Depois faltei à marcação das 11:00, claro.
Good night, see you later.Boa noite, nos vemos depois.
Can we continue what we were doing please?Podemos continuar o que estávamos fazendo?
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!Sim, eu queria mesmo saber se a pilinha estava para dentro ou para fora, obrigado!
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.Certo, estou à sua espera, até já.
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Sim, não gosto do lugar do corredor, 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