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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, Cate speaking.Sim, daqui a Cate.
Can I have a look at it, please?Posso ver, por favor?
Can we have the menu, please?Podemos ver o menu, por favor?
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, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Sim, não gosto do lugar do corredor, obrigada.
You're welcome!De nada!
Good night, see you later.Boa noite, nos vemos depois.
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.Certo, estou à sua espera, até já.
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Hum... Certo, como me esqueci disso? Sou mesmo estúpido...
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Isso seria bom, vejo você amanhã, então.
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...Tudo bem, Toby meu amigo que fala demais, lamento dizer...
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.Sim, melhor ainda, obrigada.
Alright, see you soon.Muito bem, até já.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Estava dormindo antes de você me acordar, e aí?
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?Parece legal, pode nos mostrar o quarto, por favor?
What about the prices?E quanto aos preços?
And I need to change my clothes, of course.E preciso mudar de roupa, claro.
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Não, não preciso de nada, obrigada.
See you later, Nick.Até já, Nick.
Really? Thank you so much!Sério? Muito 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