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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Sì, non mi piace il corridoio, grazie.
Okay, why not, if you want.Okay, perché no, se ti va.
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?Puoi passarmi il tagliere e il coltello per favore?
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?Oh, aspetta, cosa ne dici della stanza al piano di sopra, a casa tua?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.Umm, la mia prima scelta sarebbe Camden Lock, suppongo.
Okay, thank you very much.Ok, grazie mille.
Thanks for your kind wishes.Grazie per i tuoi gentili auguri.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!… È un piacere anche per me, grazie!
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Davvero? Non era ovvio, grazie per il chiarimento!
Can you open the oven door for me, please?Puoi aprirmi lo sportello del forno, per favore?
I will have some fish, I think.Io prenderò un po’ di pesce, credo.
Can you look after it carefully, please?Potete farci attenzione per favore?
Hello sir, table for two?Salve signore, tavolo per due?
Sure, no problem.Certo, nessun problema.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Puoi sbucciarmi qualche patata? Per favore!
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Non sopportava più di vedere la tua brutta faccia, suppongo.
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Possiamo vedere prima il bagno, per favore?
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!Perfetto! Lo apprezzo, grazie mille!
It seems we have to, in any case...Sembra che dobbiamo farlo, in ogni caso…
Thank you, madam, see you then!Grazie signora, ci vediamo allora!

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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