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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
Diego! You little b*stard.	Diego! Piccolo b*stardo.
Thank you, madam, see you then!	Grazie signora, ci vediamo allora!
Thank you, have a nice day!	Grazie, buona giornata!
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.	Anch'io prendo un bicchiere di vino bianco, per favore.
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?	Va bene, possiamo farlo prima per favore?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?	Puoi aprirmi lo sportello del forno, per favore?
Okay, why not, if you want.	Okay, perché no, se ti va.
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!	Mi ha riagganciato! F*ottuta idiota!
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
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!
You too, byee!	Anche tu, ciaoo!
I don't know what to say, really...	Non so cosa dire, davvero…
I'll have 20, please.	Da 20, per favore.
I see, what about a tenner then?	Capisco, cosa ne dici di un deca allora?
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.	Umm, non ricordo… Qualcosa di carne, suppongo.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.	Sì, qualche cracker di gambero e qualche involtino primavera, per favore.
Can you put it on the stove, please?	Puoi metterla sul fornello per favore?
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!	Oh, lo ha trovato, grazie mille!
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.	Poi ho mancato l’appuntamento delle 11:00, naturalmente.
...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!