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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
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!Non penso che lascerei il mio gatto per prendere una stanza, grazie!
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Caro, puoi farlo finire, per favore!?
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.No, solo uno normale, 4 o 5 sterline, credo.
Can I have the ad number for it, please?Posso avere il numero dell’annuncio, per favore?
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Dato che usano la mia roba possiamo “prendere in prestito” un po’ del loro pane, credo.
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Caro, puoi aiutarmi a scendere le scale, per favore?
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.E accendi la griglia sopra e sotto, per favore.
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Devo davvero andare adesso, ci vediamo là, baci…
Can you stop bothering me, please?Puoi smettere di darmi fastidio, per favore?
You too, byee!Anche tu, ciaoo!
Nice to meet you, Toby!Piacere di conoscerti Toby!
Alright, if you say so!Va bene, se lo dici tu!
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.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.Sarebbe perfetto, ci vediamo domani allora.
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!Sono un mucchio di f*ttuti idioti non professionali, incredibile!
Thank you, have a nice day!Grazie, buona giornata!
Alright, see you then.Va bene, ci vediamo allora.
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Io prendo un altro bicchiere di vino, per favore.
Good night, see you later.Buona notte, ci vediamo.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Dormivo prima che tu mi svegliassi, che c’è?

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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