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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
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
Thank you, have a nice day!	Grazie, buona giornata!
Thanks for letting me know, bye!	Grazie per avermelo fatto sapere, ciao!
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!	Puoi sbucciarmi qualche patata? Per favore!
I see, what about a tenner then?	Capisco, cosa ne dici di un deca allora?
What's up guys, how is it going?	Che succede ragazzi, come va?
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?	Caro, puoi aiutarmi a scendere le scale, per favore?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.	Ok, ti aspetto, ci vediamo dopo.
Alright, see you Cate.	Va bene, ci vediamo Cate.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?	Possiamo vedere la cucina prima, per favore?
That's okay for now, thank you.	Va bene così per ora, grazie.
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!	A volte ti comporti come un bambino, devo dirlo!
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.	Se non hai niente di meglio da fare, naturalmente.
Is there any chance of getting a table, please?	C’è una qualche possibilità di avere un tavolo, per favore?
And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please.	E accendi la griglia sopra e sotto, per favore.
I will have some fish, I think.	Io prenderò un po’ di pesce, credo.
Diego! You little b*stard.	Diego! Piccolo b*stardo.
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.	Sì, così è meglio credo, grazie.
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.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?	Puoi passarmi il vino dal frigo, per favore?