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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
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.	Depois faltei à marcação das 11:00, claro.
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!	Poderia cortar umas cebolas? Por favor!
Better late than never!	Mais vale tarde do que nunca!
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.	Oi Diego, obrigada por tomar conta do saco.
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!	Eu sou capaz de fazer ambos ao mesmo tempo, não se preocupe!
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.
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.
Maybe, sorry about that.	Talvez, peço desculpa.
What about this one behind Iceland?	E esse atrás de Iceland?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!	Finalmente conseguiu encontrar seu precioso arroz, parabéns!
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?	Temos de pré-aquecer o forno. Você pode ligá-lo, por favor?
What about you, Mike?	E quanto a você, Mike?
What's up guys, how is it going?	E aí pessoal, como estão?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.	Sim, uma mesa confortável, por favor.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	...também foi um prazer, obrigado!
Thank you, have a nice day!	Obrigado, um bom dia!
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...	Talvez ajude você a relaxar um pouco, espero...
Can we see the kitchen first, please?	Podemos ver primeiro a cozinha, por favor?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!	Erm, mais ou menos, não exatamente!