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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
Yes, Cate speaking.	Sì, parla Cate.
That's okay for now, thank you.	Va bene così per ora, grazie.
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.	No, solo uno normale, 4 o 5 sterline, credo.
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?	C’è una qualche possibilità di avere un tavolo, per favore?
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!	A volte ti comporti come un bambino, devo dirlo!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Scusa Cate! Piacere di conoscerti.
Can you leave me alone, please!	Mi lasci in pace, per favore?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.	Ok, ti aspetto, ci vediamo dopo.
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.	Non sopportava più di vedere la tua brutta faccia, suppongo.
Alright! See you, bye.	Va bene! Ci vediamo, ciao.
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?	Puoi passarmi il tagliere e il coltello per favore?
What about this one behind Iceland?	Che cosa ne dici di questa dietro Iceland?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?	Credo che la bottiglia sia pulita, ma puoi lavare i bicchieri, per favore?
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?	Puoi pulire il lavandino prima che inizi a lavare, per favore?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?	Possiamo vedere la cucina prima, per favore?
Alright, see you Cate.	Va bene, ci vediamo Cate.
Can we have the menu, please?	Possiamo avere il menù, per favore?
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...	Umm… Va bene, come ho fatto a dimenticare? Come sono stupido…
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	… È un piacere anche per me, grazie!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.	Oh vuoi dire Mike, suppongo.