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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
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?	Caro, puoi aiutarmi a scendere le scale, per favore?
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.	Anch'io prendo un bicchiere di vino bianco, per favore.
Really? Very interesting.	Davvero? Molto interessante.
Alright, see you then.	Va bene, ci vediamo allora.
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?	Va bene, possiamo farlo prima per favore?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?	Salve, possiamo ordinare il pasto, per favore?
You're welcome!	Non c'è di che!
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?	Sì, posso avere un bicchiere di Chardonnay per favore?
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess.	Umm, la mia prima scelta sarebbe Camden Lock, suppongo.
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.	Sì, non mi piace il corridoio, grazie.
Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess.	Umm, non ricordo… Qualcosa di carne, suppongo.
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.	Ok, ti aspetto, ci vediamo dopo.
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!	Erm, più o meno, ma non esattamente!
That's okay for now, thank you.	Va bene così per ora, grazie.
You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this...	Sei molto generosa cara, grazie, ma cosa ne dici questo…
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.	Sembra un po’ spaventato, credo perché sente l’odore di Bear.
What's up guys, how is it going?	Che succede ragazzi, come va?
That would be the worst, I guess.	Quello sarebbe stato peggio, suppongo.
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.	Una casa intera!? Molto più di quanto paghiamo adesso, sicuramente.
What's her name, by the way?	Come si chiama, a proposito?