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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, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!	Già, mi chiedevo se il suo pistolino fosse rimasto dentro o fuori, grazie!
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!	Sono un mucchio di f*ttuti idioti non professionali, incredibile!
Can I have the ad number for it, please?	Posso avere il numero dell’annuncio, per favore?
No, I don't need anything, thanks.	No, non mi serve nient’altro, grazie.
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.	Prendiamo le cozze, i calamari, un po’ di gamberetti e il pesce alla griglia, per favore.
Alright! See you, bye.	Va bene! Ci vediamo, ciao.
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?	Diego, puoi dirmi cosa ha detto ieri sera, per favore?
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?	Caro, puoi farlo finire, per favore!?
Alright, see you Cate.	Va bene, ci vediamo Cate.
What about this one behind Iceland?	Che cosa ne dici di questa dietro Iceland?
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.	Salve Dick, piacere di conoscerti.
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.	Sarebbe perfetto, ci vediamo domani allora.
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.	Ciao Diego, grazie per esserti occupato della borsa.
You too, byee!	Anche tu, ciaoo!
He is made of wood, I believe.	È fatto di legno, credo.
No, I'm okay, thanks.	No, sono a posto grazie.
So a bottle would be better, please.	Quindi andrebbe meglio la bottiglia, per favore.
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.	Sì, non mi piace il corridoio, grazie.
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.	Umm, la mia prima scelta sarebbe Camden Lock, suppongo.