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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
Alright! See you, bye.	Va bene! Ci vediamo, ciao.
I'll have another glass of wine, please.	Io prendo un altro bicchiere di vino, per favore.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?	Ho mangiato un po’ di toast, e tu?
You too, byee!	Anche tu, ciaoo!
That's okay, no problem.	Perfetto, nessun problema.
I will have some fish, I think.	Io prenderò un po’ di pesce, credo.
He is made of wood, I believe.	È fatto di legno, credo.
Yes, what about them?	Si, e allora?
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?	Beh, puoi spiegarmi come hai fatto quel calcolo, per favore?
Yes, Cate speaking.	Sì, parla Cate.
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!	Mi ha riagganciato! F*ottuta idiota!
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?	Puoi darmi qualche informazione sugli altri inquilini, per favore?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?	Puoi aprirmi lo sportello del forno, per favore?
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.
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.	No, solo uno normale, 4 o 5 sterline, credo.
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.	E mi serve un mestolo per il brodo di pollo, è tutto, credo.
Can you look after it carefully, please?	Potete farci attenzione per favore?
Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please?	Puoi pulire il lavandino prima che inizi a lavare, per favore?
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.	Poi ho mancato l’appuntamento delle 11:00, naturalmente.
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?	Puoi passarmi il tagliere e il coltello per favore?