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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
Well done, very clever!	Ben fatto, molto intelligente!
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!	Sono un mucchio di f*ttuti idioti non professionali, incredibile!
I just need your name and mobile number, please.	Ho bisogno solo del suo nome e numero di cellulare, prego.
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!	Posso fare entrambe le cose contemporaneamente, cara, non preoccuparti!
I'll have 20, please.	Da 20, per favore.
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?	Sì, posso avere un bicchiere di Chardonnay per favore?
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!	Perfetto! Lo apprezzo, grazie mille!
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.	Ciao Diego, grazie per esserti occupato della borsa.
I don't know what to say, really...	Non so cosa dire, davvero…
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?	Sì, puoi tagliarli a cubetti, per favore?
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!	Oh, lo ha trovato, grazie mille!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?	C’è una qualche possibilità di avere un tavolo, per favore?
Diego! You little b*stard.	Diego! Piccolo b*stardo.
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.	Salve Dick, piacere di conoscerti.
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.	Sì, non mi piace il corridoio, grazie.
That's okay for now, thank you.	Va bene così per ora, grazie.
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?	Dormivo prima che tu mi svegliassi, che c’è?
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!	Finalmente hai il tuo prezioso riso, congratulazioni!
What about you, Mike?	E tu Mike?