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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
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Potresti sminuzzare un po’ di cipolle per me? Per favore!
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Scusa Cate! Piacere di conoscerti.
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!Oh, lo ha trovato, grazie mille!
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Puoi sbucciarmi qualche patata? Per favore!
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Sei molto generosa cara, grazie, ma cosa ne dici questo…
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?Puoi pulire il lavandino prima che inizi a lavare, per favore?
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?Dobbiamo far scaldare il forno, puoi accenderlo, per favore?
Sure, no problem.Certo, nessun problema.
Okay, why not, if you want.Okay, perché no, se ti va.
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Mi piace Intelligenza Artificiale, e a te?
Alright, if you say so!Va bene, se lo dici tu!
That would be the worst, I guess.Quello sarebbe stato peggio, suppongo.
I see, what about a tenner then?Capisco, cosa ne dici di un deca allora?
Can you start from the beginning, please?Puoi iniziare dall’inizio, per favore?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Non sopportava più di vedere la tua brutta faccia, suppongo.
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!A volte ti comporti come un bambino, devo dirlo!
Stay on the line, please...Rimanga in linea, prego…
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Sto parlando di lasciare la casa, naturalmente…
Better late than never!Meglio tardi che mai!
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Puoi passarmi il vino dal frigo, 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