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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
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Estou falando de sair da casa, claro...
More or less?Mais ou menos?
Can you still check the stock room, please?Pode verificar no armazém, por favor?
I'll have 20, please.Queria de 20, por favor.
Can you start from the beginning, please?Pode começar do início, por favor?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Podemos ver primeiro a cozinha, por favor?
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Oi Joseph, muito prazer.
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.
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 have the menu, please?Podemos ver o menu, por favor?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Erm, mais ou menos, não exatamente!
Hi Laura, congratulations!Oi, Laura, parabéns!
I don't know what to say, really...Não sei o que dizer, na verdade...
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Eu também quero um copo de vinho branco, por favor.
Can I have the ad number for it, please?Pode me dar o número do anúncio, por favor?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Estava dormindo antes de você me acordar, e aí?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?Pode abrir a porta do forno, por favor?
Hello, madam, unfortunately...Olá, senhora, infelizmente...
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Comi agora um pouco de torrada, e você?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?Pode me dar o seu nome e número de celular, por favor?

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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