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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
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.
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.Certo, estou à sua espera, até já.
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Eu gosto do Inteligência Artificial, e você?
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Você está sendo muito generosa, querida, obrigado, e que tal...
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...Talvez ajude você a relaxar um pouco, espero...
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?Pode pegar em 3 cervejas para mim?
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.Uma casa inteira!? Muito mais do que o que estamos pagando agora, certamente.
More or less?Mais ou menos?
What about the prices?E quanto aos preços?
Good night, see you later.Boa noite, nos vemos depois.
You too, byee!Você também, adeus!
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.Se não tiver nada melhor para fazer, claro.
Alright, see you Cate.Tudo bem, adeus Cate.
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?
What's up guys, how is it going?E aí pessoal, como estão?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Sim, pode me trazer um copo de chardonnay por favor?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Para mim pode ser outro copo de vinho, por favor.
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Ela não aguentou mais olhar para sua cara feia, suponho.
Thanks for your kind wishes.Obrigada pelos seus desejos.
Okay, thank you very much.Muito obrigado.

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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