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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
What's up guys, how is it going?Che succede ragazzi, come va?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.Scusa Cate! Piacere di conoscerti.
I need them finely chopped, please!Mi servono sminuzzate finemente, per favore!
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Puoi sbucciarmi qualche patata? Per favore!
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?C’è una qualche possibilità di avere un tavolo, per favore?
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Beh, puoi spiegarmi come hai fatto quel calcolo, per favore?
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!Potresti sminuzzare un po’ di cipolle per me? Per favore!
Okay, see you!Ok, ci vediamo!
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Davvero? Non era ovvio, grazie per il chiarimento!
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Potresti farmi un favore e trovarcene un po', per favore?
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 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 put it on the stove, please?Puoi metterla sul fornello per favore?
Alright, if you say so!Va bene, se lo dici tu!
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Bello, per raccogliere la merda ci vuole un altro deca, ci vediamo!
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?Puoi passarmi il tagliere e il coltello per favore?
What about the prices?E i prezzi?
Can we see the bathroom first, please?Possiamo vedere prima il bagno, per favore?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.Umm, la mia prima scelta sarebbe Camden Lock, suppongo.
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?Hm, sì, posso avere £ 20 di cashback per favore?

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional