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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
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Bello, per raccogliere la merda ci vuole un altro deca, ci vediamo!
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!
To be more realistic, of course!Per essere più realistico, naturalmente!
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Umm… Va bene, come ho fatto a dimenticare? Come sono stupido…
Better late than never!Meglio tardi che mai!
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Finalmente hai il tuo prezioso riso, congratulazioni!
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Possiamo vedere la cucina prima, per favore?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.Poi ho mancato l’appuntamento delle 11:00, naturalmente.
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, porto la borsa con me, non devi preoccuparti.
Yes, what about them?Si, e allora?
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.Prendiamo una bottiglia di Chardonnay e una bottiglia di Sauvignon Blanc, grazie Mike.
Really? Thank you so much!Davvero? Grazie tante!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Possiamo vedere prima il bagno, per favore?
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...Magari ti aiuta a rilassarti un po’, spero…
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Sarebbe perfetto, ci vediamo domani allora.
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?Dobbiamo far scaldare il forno, puoi accenderlo, per favore?
Really? Very interesting.Davvero? Molto interessante.
Can you still check the stock room, please?Potrebbe comunque controllare in magazzino, per favore?
What about you?E tu che mi dici?
Thanks for your kind wishes.Grazie per i tuoi gentili auguri.

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional