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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
Okay, thank you very much.	Ok, grazie mille.
Can you start from the beginning, please?	Puoi iniziare dall’inizio, per favore?
Can you stop bothering me, please?	Puoi smettere di darmi fastidio, per favore?
Hello Jen, what's up?	Ciao Jen, che si dice?
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?	Puoi pulire il lavandino prima che inizi a lavare, per favore?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.	Non sopportava più di vedere la tua brutta faccia, suppongo.
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.
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!	Posso fare entrambe le cose contemporaneamente, cara, non preoccuparti!
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!	Piacere di averti conosciuto Cate, ci vediamo dopo!
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?	Potresti farmi un favore e trovarcene un po', per favore?
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
Alright, see you Cate.	Va bene, ci vediamo Cate.
More or less?	Più o meno?
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.	Sì, così è meglio credo, grazie.
Okay, why not, if you want.	Okay, perché no, se ti va.
Thanks for your kind wishes.	Grazie per i tuoi gentili auguri.
Sure, no problem.	Certo, nessun problema.
I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike.	Io sono Cate, piacere di conoscerti, Mike.
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?
Can you look after it carefully, please?	Potete farci attenzione per favore?