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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
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.	Se non hai niente di meglio da fare, naturalmente.
Hello sir, table for two?	Salve signore, tavolo per due?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?	Posso avere il suo nome e numero di cellulare, per favore?
Stay on the line, please...	Rimanga in linea, prego…
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.	Sì, qualche cracker di gambero e qualche involtino primavera, per favore.
I will have some fish, I think.	Io prenderò un po’ di pesce, credo.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?	Possiamo vedere la cucina prima, per favore?
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.	Umm, non ricordo… Qualcosa di carne, suppongo.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...	Sei molto generosa cara, grazie, ma cosa ne dici questo…
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?	Scusami, ma la parte in cui si lamentava di Pogo?
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!	A volte ti comporti come un bambino, devo dirlo!
Diego! You little b*stard.	Diego! Piccolo b*stardo.
Can we see the bathroom first, please?	Possiamo vedere prima il bagno, per favore?
Can I have a look at it, please?	Posso dare un’occhiata per favore?
You too, byee!	Anche tu, ciaoo!
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.
Alright, see you then.	Va bene, ci vediamo allora.
And it's totally burnt now, gross!	Ed ora è tutta bruciata, che schifo!
Yes, Cate speaking.	Sì, parla Cate.
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!	Sono un mucchio di f*ttuti idioti non professionali, incredibile!