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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
Okay, why not, if you want.	Okay, perché no, se ti va.
Can you stop bothering me, please?	Puoi smettere di darmi fastidio, per favore?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?	Credo che la bottiglia sia pulita, ma puoi lavare i bicchieri, per favore?
What's up guys, how is it going?	Che succede ragazzi, come va?
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...	Magari ti aiuta a rilassarti un po’, spero…
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please?	Sembra bello, puoi mostrarmi la stanza, per favore?
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.	Prendiamo una bottiglia di Chardonnay e una bottiglia di Sauvignon Blanc, grazie Mike.
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.
I just need your name and mobile number, please.	Ho bisogno solo del suo nome e numero di cellulare, prego.
You too, byee!	Anche tu, ciaoo!
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please.	Sì, uno comodo, per favore.
I will have some fish, I think.	Io prenderò un po’ di pesce, credo.
Nice to meet you, Toby!	Piacere di conoscerti Toby!
He is made of wood, I believe.	È fatto di legno, credo.
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.	Se non hai niente di meglio da fare, naturalmente.
That's wonderful, thank you very much!	Meraviglioso, grazie infinite!
Alright, if you say so!	Va bene, se lo dici tu!
Can you start from the beginning, please?	Puoi iniziare dall’inizio, per favore?
I don't know what to say, really...	Non so cosa dire, davvero…
That would be the worst, I guess.	Quello sarebbe stato peggio, suppongo.