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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
No, I don't need anything, thanks.	No, non mi serve nient’altro, grazie.
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!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!	Perfetto! Lo apprezzo, grazie mille!
Can you look after it carefully, please?	Potete farci attenzione per favore?
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?	Va bene, possiamo farlo prima per favore?
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?	Sì, puoi tagliarli a cubetti, per favore?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?	Credo che la bottiglia sia pulita, ma puoi lavare i bicchieri, per favore?
To be more realistic, of course!	Per essere più realistico, naturalmente!
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!	Mi ha riagganciato! F*ottuta idiota!
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...	Ok, Toby mio amico dalla bocca larga, mi spiace dirlo…
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?	C’è una qualche possibilità di avere un tavolo, per favore?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?	Salve, possiamo ordinare il pasto, per favore?
What's up guys, how is it going?	Che succede ragazzi, come va?
You're welcome!	Non c'è di che!
And I need to change my clothes, of course.	E devo cambiarmi i vestiti, naturalmente.
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?	Puoi passarmi il tagliere e il coltello per favore?
Really? Very interesting.	Davvero? Molto interessante.
See you later, Nick.	Ci vediamo dopo, Nick.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	… È un piacere anche per me, grazie!
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.	Ok, ti aspetto, ci vediamo dopo.