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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
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.Sì, così è meglio credo, grazie.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.Sì, qualche cracker di gambero e qualche involtino primavera, per favore.
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!Perfetto! Lo apprezzo, grazie mille!
Yes, Cate speaking.Sì, parla Cate.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
Can you start from the beginning, please?Puoi iniziare dall’inizio, per favore?
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.Io sono Cate, piacere di conoscerti, Mike.
See you later, Nick.Ci vediamo dopo, Nick.
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.Umm, non ricordo… Qualcosa di carne, suppongo.
Yes, what about them?Si, e allora?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Davvero? Non era ovvio, grazie per il chiarimento!
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Salve, possiamo ordinare il pasto, per favore?
Can you look after it carefully, please?Potete farci attenzione per favore?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Erm, più o meno, ma non esattamente!
That's wonderful, thank you very much!Meraviglioso, grazie infinite!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Oh vuoi dire Mike, suppongo.
What about you?E tu che mi dici?
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Cate, porto la borsa con me, non devi preoccuparti.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Dormivo prima che tu mi svegliassi, che c’è?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Caro, puoi aiutarmi a scendere le scale, per favore?

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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