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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
Okay, why not, if you want.	Okay, perché no, se ti va.
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!	Magari più tardi, è tutto per ora, grazie!
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.	Ciao Rocco, siamo a posto, grazie.
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.	E mi serve un mestolo per il brodo di pollo, è tutto, credo.
Hi Laura, congratulations!	Ciao Laura, congratulazioni!
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.	Non sopportava più di vedere la tua brutta faccia, suppongo.
Or can you clean this one, please?	Oppure potresti pulire questo, per favore?
Can you start from the beginning, please?	Puoi iniziare dall’inizio, per favore?
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...	Ok, Toby mio amico dalla bocca larga, mi spiace dirlo…
And it's totally burnt now, gross!	Ed ora è tutta bruciata, che schifo!
Hello sir, table for two?	Salve signore, tavolo per due?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?	Caro, puoi aiutarmi a scendere le scale, per favore?
Alright, see you then.	Va bene, ci vediamo allora.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!	Già, mi chiedevo se il suo pistolino fosse rimasto dentro o fuori, grazie!
Thanks for your kind wishes.	Grazie per i tuoi gentili auguri.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
It seems we have to, in any case...	Sembra che dobbiamo farlo, in ogni caso…
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?	Puoi prendermi 3 birre piccole per favore?
Can you look after it carefully, please?	Potete farci attenzione per favore?
Can we see the bathroom first, please?	Possiamo vedere prima il bagno, per favore?