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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
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	...também foi um prazer, obrigado!
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?	Você poderia me fazer um favor e achar um pouco para nós, por favor?
Congratulations, well spotted!	Parabéns! Acertou!
Good night, see you later.	Boa noite, nos vemos depois.
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 you look after it carefully, please?	Vocês podem cuidar dela com atenção, por favor?
That would be nice, thank you.	Isso seria bom, obrigado.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!	Pode me descascar umas batatas? 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!
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?	Temos de pré-aquecer o forno. Você pode ligá-lo, por favor?
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?	Você pode parar de me recordar da questão dos 10 dias, por favor?
What about you, Mike?	E quanto a você, Mike?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!	Isso é maravilhoso, muito obrigada!
Hello sir, table for two?	Olá senhor, mesa para dois?
Hello Jen, what's up?	Oi Jen, que passa?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?	Pode me dar o seu nome e número de celular, por favor?
Really? Thank you so much!	Sério? Muito obrigada!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Perdão, Cate! Prazer em conhecê-la.
Really? Very interesting.	Sério? Muito interessante.
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.	Queremos os mexilhões, os calamares, camarão e o peixe grelhado, por favor.