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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
That would be nice, see you tomorrow then.	Sarebbe perfetto, ci vediamo domani allora.
Hello Jen, what's up?	Ciao Jen, che si dice?
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...	Umm… Va bene, come ho fatto a dimenticare? Come sono stupido…
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.	Se non hai niente di meglio da fare, naturalmente.
Yes, what about them?	Si, e allora?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!	Meraviglioso, grazie infinite!
Okay, why not, if you want.	Okay, perché no, se ti va.
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!	Bello, per raccogliere la merda ci vuole un altro deca, ci vediamo!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.	Oh vuoi dire Mike, suppongo.
Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks!	Già, mi chiedevo se il suo pistolino fosse rimasto dentro o fuori, grazie!
Hi Laura, congratulations!	Ciao Laura, congratulazioni!
See you at the station at 5.	Ci vediamo alla stazione alle 5.
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...	Magari ti aiuta a rilassarti un po’, spero…
Can I have the ad number for it, please?	Posso avere il numero dell’annuncio, per favore?
Really? Very interesting.	Davvero? Molto interessante.
What's her name, by the way?	Come si chiama, a proposito?
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!	Piacere di averti conosciuto Cate, ci vediamo dopo!
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!	Non penso che lascerei il mio gatto per prendere una stanza, grazie!
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?	Hm, sì, posso avere £ 20 di cashback per favore?
Can you still check the stock room, please?	Potrebbe comunque controllare in magazzino, per favore?