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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
So a bottle would be better, please.	Quindi andrebbe meglio la bottiglia, per favore.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?	Possiamo vedere la cucina prima, per favore?
What's up guys, how is it going?	Che succede ragazzi, come va?
To be more realistic, of course!	Per essere più realistico, naturalmente!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!	Perfetto! Lo apprezzo, grazie mille!
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?	Scusami, ma la parte in cui si lamentava di Pogo?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.	Sì, non mi piace il corridoio, grazie.
He is made of wood, I believe.	È fatto di legno, credo.
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?	Sì, posso avere un bicchiere di Chardonnay per favore?
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.	No, solo uno normale, 4 o 5 sterline, credo.
Yes, Cate speaking.	Sì, parla Cate.
See you at the station at 5.	Ci vediamo alla stazione alle 5.
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?	Poi smetterla di ricordarmi di questa cosa di 10 giorni, per favore!?
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?	Diego, puoi dirmi cosa ha detto ieri sera, per favore?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.	Sì, uno comodo, per favore.
Congratulations, well spotted!	Congratulazioni. Hai indovinato!
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!	Sono un mucchio di f*ttuti idioti non professionali, incredibile!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?	C’è una qualche possibilità di avere un tavolo, per favore?
Good night, see you later.	Buona notte, ci vediamo.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	… È un piacere anche per me, grazie!