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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
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.
Hello sir, table for two?	Salve signore, tavolo per due?
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.	Buona fortuna per tutto, ci vediamo.
Can you stop bothering me, please?	Puoi smettere di darmi fastidio, per favore?
Alright, see you soon.	Va bene, a presto.
He is made of wood, I believe.	È fatto di legno, credo.
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?	Beh, puoi spiegarmi come hai fatto quel calcolo, per favore?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?	Possiamo avere i nostri drink prima del pasto per favore?
Hi Laura, congratulations!	Ciao Laura, congratulazioni!
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.	Non so, forse, credo di sì.
It seems we have to, in any case...	Sembra che dobbiamo farlo, in ogni caso…
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please.	Salve, vorrei prenotare un tavolo per due per stasera, per favore.
Alright, see you Cate.	Va bene, ci vediamo Cate.
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.	Poi ho mancato l’appuntamento delle 11:00, naturalmente.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Scusa Cate! Piacere di conoscerti.
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!	Sono un mucchio di f*ttuti idioti non professionali, incredibile!
Yes, Cate speaking.	Sì, parla Cate.
Dear, can you let him finish, please!?	Caro, puoi farlo finire, per favore!?
Can you still check the stock room, please?	Potrebbe comunque controllare in magazzino, per favore?
Can you start from the beginning, please?	Puoi iniziare dall’inizio, per favore?