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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
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.	Non sopportava più di vedere la tua brutta faccia, suppongo.
Okay, why not, if you want.	Okay, perché no, se ti va.
Alright! See you, bye.	Va bene! Ci vediamo, ciao.
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?	Beh, puoi spiegarmi come hai fatto quel calcolo, per favore?
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?	Dobbiamo far scaldare il forno, puoi accenderlo, per favore?
See you at the station at 5.	Ci vediamo alla stazione alle 5.
To be more realistic, of course!	Per essere più realistico, naturalmente!
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.	Una casa intera!? Molto più di quanto paghiamo adesso, sicuramente.
Congratulations, well spotted!	Congratulazioni. Hai indovinato!
Diego! You little b*stard.	Diego! Piccolo b*stardo.
That would be nice, thank you.	Sarebbe bello grazie.
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!	Magari più tardi, è tutto per ora, grazie!
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.	Ok, ti aspetto, ci vediamo dopo.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.	Sì, qualche cracker di gambero e qualche involtino primavera, per favore.
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.	E accendi la griglia sopra e sotto, per favore.
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?	Sembra bello, puoi mostrarmi la stanza, per favore?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!	Erm, più o meno, ma non esattamente!
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've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?	C’è una qualche possibilità di avere un tavolo, per favore?