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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
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?	Puoi passarmi il vino dal frigo, per favore?
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...	Devo davvero andare adesso, ci vediamo là, baci…
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.	Sembra un po’ spaventato, credo perché sente l’odore di Bear.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Scusa Cate! Piacere di conoscerti.
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.	No, solo uno normale, 4 o 5 sterline, credo.
Well done, very clever!	Ben fatto, molto intelligente!
What about this one behind Iceland?	Che cosa ne dici di questa dietro Iceland?
Stay on the line, please...	Rimanga in linea, prego…
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?	Cate con la C non la K, può controllare di nuovo, per favore?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.	No, non mi serve nient’altro, grazie.
More or less?	Più o meno?
Can I have the ad number for it, please?	Posso avere il numero dell’annuncio, per favore?
That would be the worst, I guess.	Quello sarebbe stato peggio, suppongo.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!	Magari più tardi, è tutto per ora, grazie!
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.	Sì, non mi piace il corridoio, grazie.
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!	Finalmente hai il tuo prezioso riso, congratulazioni!
Can you put it on the stove, please?	Puoi metterla sul fornello per favore?
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?	C’è una qualche possibilità di avere un tavolo, per favore?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.	Io prendo un altro bicchiere di vino, per favore.