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Expression Exercises

( Free Online English Grammar Lessons )

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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
You're welcome!	Non c'è di che!
Well done, very clever!	Ben fatto, molto intelligente!
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.	Buona fortuna per tutto, ci vediamo.
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.	Ciao Diego, grazie per esserti occupato della borsa.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.	Io sono Cate, piacere di conoscerti, Mike.
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?	Poi smetterla di ricordarmi di questa cosa di 10 giorni, per favore!?
Hello, madam, unfortunately...	Pronto, signora, sfortunatamente…
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?	Va bene, possiamo farlo prima per favore?
Alright, see you soon.	Va bene, a presto.
What about this one behind Iceland?	Che cosa ne dici di questa dietro Iceland?
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!	Magari più tardi, è tutto per ora, grazie!
Can you put it on the stove, please?	Puoi metterla sul fornello per favore?
What's up guys, how is it going?	Che succede ragazzi, come va?
Maybe, sorry about that.	Forse, mi dispiace.
Alright, if you say so!	Va bene, se lo dici tu!
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?	Puoi passarmi il vino dal frigo, 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!
I just need your name and mobile number, please.	Ho bisogno solo del suo nome e numero di cellulare, prego.
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!	Bello, per raccogliere la merda ci vuole un altro deca, ci vediamo!
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.	Salve, vorrei prenotare un tavolo per due per stasera, per favore.