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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
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?	Puoi darmi qualche informazione sugli altri inquilini, per favore?
Good night, see you later.	Buona notte, ci vediamo.
Better late than never!	Meglio tardi che mai!
Can you start from the beginning, please?	Puoi iniziare dall’inizio, per favore?
Or can you clean this one, please?	Oppure potresti pulire questo, per favore?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?	Sì, posso avere un bicchiere di Chardonnay per favore?
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.	No, solo uno normale, 4 o 5 sterline, credo.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.	Sarebbe perfetto, ci vediamo domani allora.
Well done, very clever!	Ben fatto, molto intelligente!
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!	… Oh sì, voglio parlare con mia mamma, voglio dire la sig.ra Jones, per favore!
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?	Dobbiamo far scaldare il forno, puoi accenderlo, per favore?
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.	Umm, non ricordo… Qualcosa di carne, suppongo.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	… È un piacere anche per me, grazie!
Thanks for letting me know, bye!	Grazie per avermelo fatto sapere, ciao!
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?	Posso avere il suo nome e numero di cellulare, per favore?
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?	Puoi prendermi 3 birre piccole per favore?
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?	Mi piace Intelligenza Artificiale, e a te?
Okay, see you!	Ok, ci vediamo!
Stay on the line, please...	Rimanga in linea, prego…
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.	Ciao Rocco, siamo a posto, grazie.