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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
Okay, why not, if you want.Okay, perché no, se ti va.
What's her name, by the way?Come si chiama, a proposito?
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Dato che usano la mia roba possiamo “prendere in prestito” un po’ del loro pane, credo.
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Hm, sì, posso avere £ 20 di cashback per favore?
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?Puoi passarmi il tagliere e il coltello per favore?
Hello sir, table for two?Salve signore, tavolo per due?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Sì, posso avere un bicchiere di Chardonnay per favore?
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Possiamo vedere prima il bagno, per favore?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?Posso avere il suo nome e numero di cellulare, per favore?
Can you look after it carefully, please?Potete farci attenzione per favore?
Really? Thank you so much!Davvero? Grazie tante!
And it's totally burnt now, gross!Ed ora è tutta bruciata, che schifo!
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Puoi sbucciarmi qualche patata? Per favore!
Hello Jen, what's up?Ciao Jen, che si dice?
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Umm… Va bene, come ho fatto a dimenticare? Come sono stupido…
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Non sopportava più di vedere la tua brutta faccia, suppongo.
To be more realistic, of course!Per essere più realistico, naturalmente!
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Ho mangiato un po’ di toast, e tu?
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.Salve, vorrei prenotare un tavolo per due per stasera, per favore.
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Scusami, ma la parte in cui si lamentava di Pogo?

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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