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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
Alright, if you say so!	Va bene, se lo dici tu!
What about you?	E tu che mi dici?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.	Umm, la mia prima scelta sarebbe Camden Lock, suppongo.
I see, what about a tenner then?	Capisco, cosa ne dici di un deca allora?
He is made of wood, I believe.	È fatto di legno, credo.
That's okay for now, thank you.	Va bene così per ora, grazie.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.	Anch'io prendo un bicchiere di vino bianco, per favore.
...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!
Stay on the line, please...	Rimanga in linea, prego…
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?	Hm, sì, posso avere £ 20 di cashback per favore?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?	Dormivo prima che tu mi svegliassi, che c’è?
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.
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?	Sì, posso avere un bicchiere di Chardonnay per favore?
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!	Sono un mucchio di f*ttuti idioti non professionali, incredibile!
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.	Non so, forse, credo di sì.
And it's totally burnt now, gross!	Ed ora è tutta bruciata, che schifo!
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...	Sto parlando di lasciare la casa, naturalmente…
You're welcome!	Non c'è di che!
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?	Puoi passarmi il vino dal frigo, per favore?
Congratulations, well spotted!	Congratulazioni. Hai indovinato!