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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'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Anch'io prendo un bicchiere di vino bianco, per favore.
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?Sembra bello, puoi mostrarmi la stanza, per favore?
He is made of wood, I believe.È fatto di legno, credo.
I need them finely chopped, please!Mi servono sminuzzate finemente, per favore!
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!A volte ti comporti come un bambino, devo dirlo!
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...Devo davvero andare adesso, ci vediamo là, baci…
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?Caro, puoi farlo finire, per favore!?
Can you start from the beginning, please?Puoi iniziare dall’inizio, per favore?
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Davvero? Non era ovvio, grazie per il chiarimento!
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Umm… Va bene, come ho fatto a dimenticare? Come sono stupido…
Thank you, have a nice day!Grazie, buona giornata!
Okay, why not, if you want.Okay, perché no, se ti va.
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Ciao Rocco, siamo a posto, grazie.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Dormivo prima che tu mi svegliassi, che c’è?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Sì, non mi piace il corridoio, grazie.
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.Poi ho mancato l’appuntamento delle 11:00, naturalmente.
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?Possiamo avere i nostri drink prima del pasto per favore?
Can you stop bothering me, please?Puoi smettere di darmi fastidio, per favore?
Alright, see you then.Va bene, 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