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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
Congratulations, well spotted!	Congratulazioni. Hai indovinato!
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!	Potresti sminuzzare un po’ di cipolle per me? Per favore!
Can you leave me alone, please!	Mi lasci in pace, per favore?
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?	Cate con la C non la K, può controllare di nuovo, per favore?
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?	Beh, puoi spiegarmi come hai fatto quel calcolo, per favore?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.	Umm, la mia prima scelta sarebbe Camden Lock, suppongo.
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.	No, solo uno normale, 4 o 5 sterline, credo.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!	Già, mi chiedevo se il suo pistolino fosse rimasto dentro o fuori, grazie!
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.
I just need your name and mobile number, please.	Ho bisogno solo del suo nome e numero di cellulare, prego.
Better late than never!	Meglio tardi che mai!
Hello sir, table for two?	Salve signore, tavolo per due?
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?	Puoi passarmi il vino dal frigo, per favore?
Alright, if you say so!	Va bene, se lo dici tu!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...	Devo davvero andare adesso, ci vediamo là, baci…
Can you make it bigger, please?	Puoi ingrandirla, per favore?
Good night, see you later.	Buona notte, ci vediamo.
Alright, see you soon.	Va bene, a presto.
What about the prices?	E i prezzi?
Stay on the line, please...	Rimanga in linea, prego…