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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
Thanks for your kind wishes.Obrigada pelos seus desejos.
No, I don't need anything, thanks.Não, não preciso de nada, obrigada.
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Sério? Não foi nada óbvio, obrigado por esclarecer.
Good night, see you later.Boa noite, nos vemos depois.
I am okay, thanks.Estou bem, obrigado.
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.Boa sorte para amanhã, adeus.
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Oi Joseph, muito prazer.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Pode me descascar umas batatas? Por favor!
Alright, see you soon.Muito bem, até já.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Ele parece um pouco assustado porque sente o cheiro do Bear, creio eu.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Você está sendo muito generosa, querida, obrigado, e que tal...
No, I'm okay, thanks.Não, não é preciso, obrigada.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Pode me passar o vinho da geladeira, por favor?
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?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?Pode abrir a porta do forno, por favor?
Hi Laura, congratulations!Oi, Laura, parabéns!
Okay, why not, if you want.Ok, porque não, se você quiser.
Okay, see you!Ok, adeus!
Alright! See you, bye.Certo! Até mais, adeus.
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Queria um maço de cigarros, 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