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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
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Ciao Rocco, siamo a posto, grazie.
Can I have a look at it, please?Posso dare un’occhiata per favore?
I am okay, thanks.Io sto bene, 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.
To be more realistic, of course!Per essere più realistico, naturalmente!
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?Possiamo avere i nostri drink prima del pasto per favore?
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Anch'io prendo un bicchiere di vino bianco, per favore.
I'll have 20, please.Da 20, per favore.
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Io prendo un altro bicchiere di vino, per favore.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Puoi sbucciarmi qualche patata? Per favore!
What's up guys, how is it going?Che succede ragazzi, come va?
Hello Jen, what's up?Ciao Jen, che si dice?
That would be the worst, I guess.Quello sarebbe stato peggio, suppongo.
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Caro, puoi aiutarmi a scendere le scale, per favore?
Stay on the line, please...Rimanga in linea, prego…
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Davvero? Non era ovvio, grazie per il chiarimento!
That's okay for now, thank you.Va bene così per ora, grazie.
Thanks for your kind wishes.Grazie per i tuoi gentili auguri.
Alright! See you, bye.Va bene! Ci vediamo, ciao.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Possiamo vedere la cucina prima, 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