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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
Hello, madam, unfortunately...Pronto, signora, sfortunatamente…
No, I don't need anything, thanks.No, non mi serve nient’altro, grazie.
What about the prices?E i prezzi?
What about this one behind Iceland?Che cosa ne dici di questa dietro Iceland?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Puoi sbucciarmi qualche patata? Per favore!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?C’è una qualche possibilità di avere un tavolo, per favore?
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Possiamo vedere prima il bagno, per favore?
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Sembra un po’ spaventato, credo perché sente l’odore di Bear.
See you at the station at 5.Ci vediamo alla stazione alle 5.
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Hm, sì, posso avere £ 20 di cashback per favore?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Oh vuoi dire Mike, suppongo.
What about you, Mike?E tu Mike?
Can I have a look at it, please?Posso dare un’occhiata per favore?
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Potresti farmi un favore e trovarcene un po', per favore?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Io prendo un altro bicchiere di vino, per favore.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.Sì, qualche cracker di gambero e qualche involtino primavera, per favore.
That's okay for now, thank you.Va bene così per ora, grazie.
Alright, see you Cate.Va bene, ci vediamo Cate.
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Umm, non ricordo… Qualcosa di carne, suppongo.
Can you stop bothering me, please?Puoi smettere di darmi fastidio, per favore?

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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