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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
What's her name, by the way?	Qual o nome dela, a propósito?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.	Ela não aguentou mais olhar para sua cara feia, suponho.
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.	Oi Rocco, estamos bem, obrigada.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.	Isso seria bom, vejo você amanhã, então.
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...	Agora tenho mesmo de ir, até logo, beijo...
I am okay, thanks.	Estou bem, obrigado.
I don't know what to say, really...	Não sei o que dizer, na verdade...
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.	Sim, uma mesa confortável, por favor.
Can you still check the stock room, please?	Pode verificar no armazém, por favor?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.	Para mim pode ser outro copo de vinho, por favor.
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!	Cara, para recolher cocó são outras dez libras, adeus!
Diego! You little b*stard.	Diego! Seu cretino.
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?	Cate com C, não K, pode verificar de novo, por favor?
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!	Você parece uma criança às vezes, devo dizer!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?	Podemos ver o banheiro primeiro, por favor?
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?	Pode me dar algumas informações sobre os outros inquilinos, por favor?
No, I'm okay, thanks.	Não, não é preciso, obrigada.
...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 get me 3 small beers, please?	Pode pegar em 3 cervejas para mim?
Really? Very interesting.	Sério? Muito interessante.