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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
Alright, see you soon.Muito bem, até já.
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.Não, era um vinho normal, 4 ou 5 libras, creio.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Sou a Cate, prazer em conhecê-lo, Mike.
And it's totally burnt now, gross!E está completamente queimada, que nojo!
Well done, very clever!Muito bem, muio inteligente!
You too, byee!Você também, adeus!
I am fine, thank you.Eu estou bem, obrigada.
See you later, Nick.Até já, Nick.
See you at the station at 5.Vou ter com você à estação às 5.
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Querido, você pode deixar ele terminar, por favor!?
Maybe, sorry about that.Talvez, peço desculpa.
You're welcome!De nada!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Hum, sim, 20 £ por favor.
Can you put it on the stove, please?Pode colocar no fogão, por favor?
Can I have a look at it, please?Posso ver, por favor?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Ela não aguentou mais olhar para sua cara feia, suponho.
What about you, Mike?E quanto a você, Mike?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Finalmente conseguiu encontrar seu precioso arroz, parabéns!
Can you summarize it before you go, please?Você pode resumir antes de ir, por favor?
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Isso seria bom, vejo você amanhã, então.

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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