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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
Can you stop bothering me, please?Você pode parar de me incomodar, por favor?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Poderia cortar umas cebolas? Por favor!
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.Certo, estou à sua espera, até já.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Eu também quero um copo de vinho branco, por favor.
That's wonderful, thank you very much!Isso é maravilhoso, muito obrigada!
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.
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Hum... Certo, como me esqueci disso? Sou mesmo estúpido...
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Ela não aguentou mais olhar para sua cara feia, suponho.
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Querido, você pode deixar ele terminar, por favor!?
Hello Jen, what's up?Oi Jen, que passa?
Congratulations, well spotted!Parabéns! Acertou!
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Querido, pode me ajudar a descer as escadas, por favor?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Queria um maço de cigarros, por favor.
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!Eles são um bando de idiotas pouco profissionais de m*rda, inacreditável!
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?Cate com C, não K, pode verificar de novo, por favor?
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Talvez mais tarde, é tudo por agora, obrigada!
Really? Thank you so much!Sério? Muito obrigada!
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, eu vou levar meu saco comigo, não precisa se preocupar.
That would be the worst, I guess.Isso seria o pior, eu acho.
I need them finely chopped, please!Picadas finamente, 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