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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
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.	Cate, porto la borsa con me, non devi preoccuparti.
I really have to go now, see you there, kisses...	Devo davvero andare adesso, ci vediamo là, baci…
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.	E mi serve un mestolo per il brodo di pollo, è tutto, credo.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.	Anch'io prendo un bicchiere di vino bianco, per favore.
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!	Bello, per raccogliere la merda ci vuole un altro deca, ci vediamo!
He is made of wood, I believe.	È fatto di legno, credo.
To be more realistic, of course!	Per essere più realistico, naturalmente!
Thank you, madam, see you then!	Grazie signora, ci vediamo allora!
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!	Sono un mucchio di f*ttuti idioti non professionali, incredibile!
Can you stop bothering me, please?	Puoi smettere di darmi fastidio, per favore?
Really? Very interesting.	Davvero? Molto interessante.
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?
I see, what about a tenner then?	Capisco, cosa ne dici di un deca allora?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.	Ciao Rocco, siamo a posto, grazie.
Can you look after it carefully, please?	Potete farci attenzione per favore?
Thanks for letting me know, bye!	Grazie per avermelo fatto sapere, ciao!
Sure, no problem.	Certo, nessun problema.
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...	Umm… Va bene, come ho fatto a dimenticare? Come sono stupido…
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?	Caro, puoi farlo finire, per favore!?
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.	Prendiamo una bottiglia di Chardonnay e una bottiglia di Sauvignon Blanc, grazie Mike.