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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
Thanks for your kind wishes.	Obrigada pelos seus desejos.
Better late than never!	Mais vale tarde do que nunca!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Perdão, Cate! Prazer em conhecê-la.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?	Comi agora um pouco de torrada, e você?
Alright, if you say so!	Muito bem, se você o diz!
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!
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.	Oi Joseph, muito prazer.
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!	Eles são um bando de idiotas pouco profissionais de m*rda, inacreditável!
Thank you, madam, see you then!	Obrigado, senhora, até logo!
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.	Oi Diego, obrigada por tomar conta do saco.
Can you make it bigger, please?	Pode aumentar de tamanho, por favor?
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...	Hum... Certo, como me esqueci disso? Sou mesmo estúpido...
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?	Você pode parar de me recordar da questão dos 10 dias, por favor?
Can you stop bothering me, please?	Você pode parar de me incomodar, por favor?
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!	Oh, você encontrou, muito obrigada!
Congratulations, well spotted!	Parabéns! Acertou!
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.	Oi Rocco, estamos bem, obrigada.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?	Podemos ver primeiro a cozinha, por favor?
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.	Não, era um vinho normal, 4 ou 5 libras, creio.
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?	Parece legal, pode nos mostrar o quarto, por favor?