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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
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?	Hm, sì, posso avere £ 20 di cashback per favore?
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!
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	… È un piacere anche per me, grazie!
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?	Dobbiamo far scaldare il forno, puoi accenderlo, per favore?
What about the prices?	E i prezzi?
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?	Ho mangiato un po’ di toast, e tu?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.	Sì, uno comodo, per favore.
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!	Perfetto! Lo apprezzo, grazie mille!
I am okay, thanks.	Io sto bene, grazie.
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.	Ok, ti aspetto, ci vediamo dopo.
Better late than never!	Meglio tardi che mai!
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
That would be the worst, I guess.	Quello sarebbe stato peggio, suppongo.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?	Dormivo prima che tu mi svegliassi, che c’è?
Okay, thank you very much.	Ok, grazie mille.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.	Sì, qualche cracker di gambero e qualche involtino primavera, per favore.
Can you open the oven door for me, please?	Puoi aprirmi lo sportello del forno, per favore?
Alright, see you Cate.	Va bene, ci vediamo Cate.
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.	E mi serve un mestolo per il brodo di pollo, è tutto, credo.
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.	Se non hai niente di meglio da fare, naturalmente.