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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
Hello, madam, unfortunately...	Pronto, signora, sfortunatamente…
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.	Ciao Diego, grazie per esserti occupato della borsa.
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.	Ciao Joseph, piacere di conoscerti.
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...	Sto parlando di lasciare la casa, naturalmente…
Can I have the ad number for it, please?	Posso avere il numero dell’annuncio, per favore?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.	Non sopportava più di vedere la tua brutta faccia, suppongo.
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?	Puoi pulire il lavandino prima che inizi a lavare, per favore?
Or can you clean this one, please?	Oppure potresti pulire questo, per favore?
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.	Sì, uno comodo, per favore.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.	Io sono Cate, piacere di conoscerti, Mike.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	… È un piacere anche per me, grazie!
I'll have another glass of wine, please.	Io prendo un altro bicchiere di vino, per favore.
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!
Can you open the oven door for me, please?	Puoi aprirmi lo sportello del forno, per favore?
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...	Magari ti aiuta a rilassarti un po’, spero…
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.	Sì, non mi piace il corridoio, grazie.
What's up guys, how is it going?	Che succede ragazzi, come va?
Okay, why not, if you want.	Okay, perché no, se ti va.
Alright, see you soon.	Va bene, a presto.
Can you stop bothering me, please?	Puoi smettere di darmi fastidio, per favore?