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Expression Exercises

( Free Online English Grammar Lessons )

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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 am fine, thank you.	Eu estou bem, obrigada.
Really? Very interesting.	Sério? Muito interessante.
Nice to meet you, Toby!	Prazer em conhecê-lo Toby!
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?	Tudo bem, podemos fazer já isso, por favor?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!	Finalmente conseguiu encontrar seu precioso arroz, parabéns!
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?	Desculpe, mas e a parte em que ela se queixa de Pogo?
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	...também foi um prazer, obrigado!
Can we see the kitchen first, please?	Podemos ver primeiro a cozinha, por favor?
...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 give me some information about the other tenants, please?	Pode me dar algumas informações sobre os outros inquilinos, por favor?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.	Hum, minha primeira escolha seria Camden Lock, creio.
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?	Diego, pode me contar o que ela disse a noite passada, por favor?
Can I have a look at it, please?	Posso ver, por favor?
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.	Oi Dick, é um prazer.
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...	Hum... Certo, como me esqueci disso? Sou mesmo estúpido...
Hello Jen, what's up?	Oi Jen, que passa?
Diego! You little b*stard.	Diego! Seu cretino.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Encontrei 2 casas viáveis, e você?
Really? Thank you so much!	Sério? Muito obrigada!
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.	Ela não aguentou mais olhar para sua cara feia, suponho.