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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
Nice to meet you, Toby!Piacere di conoscerti Toby!
It seems we have to, in any case...Sembra che dobbiamo farlo, in ogni caso…
He is made of wood, I believe.È fatto di legno, credo.
That's okay, no problem.Perfetto, nessun problema.
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.Salve Dick, piacere di conoscerti.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Grazie per avermelo fatto sapere, ciao!
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.Sì, uno comodo, per favore.
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?Diego, puoi dirmi cosa ha detto ieri sera, per favore?
We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please?Dobbiamo far scaldare il forno, puoi accenderlo, per favore?
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Dormivo prima che tu mi svegliassi, che c’è?
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!Mi ha riagganciato! F*ottuta idiota!
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Dato che usano la mia roba possiamo “prendere in prestito” un po’ del loro pane, credo.
Thanks for your kind wishes.Grazie per i tuoi gentili auguri.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Sì, puoi tagliarli a cubetti, per favore?
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?Puoi darmi qualche informazione sugli altri inquilini, per favore?
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Potresti farmi un favore e trovarcene un po', per favore?
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Puoi passarmi il vino dal frigo, per favore?
Thank you, have a nice day!Grazie, buona giornata!
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...Sei molto generosa cara, grazie, ma cosa ne dici questo…
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