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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
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.	Sì, non mi piace il corridoio, grazie.
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you?	Ho trovato 2 case che possiamo vedere, e tu?
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!
Congratulations, well spotted!	Congratulazioni. Hai indovinato!
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!
That would be nice, thank you.	Sarebbe bello grazie.
No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess.	No, solo uno normale, 4 o 5 sterline, credo.
He is made of wood, I believe.	È fatto di legno, credo.
Can you open the oven door for me, please?	Puoi aprirmi lo sportello del forno, per favore?
Can I take your name and mobile number, please?	Posso avere il suo nome e numero di cellulare, per favore?
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.	Prendiamo le cozze, i calamari, un po’ di gamberetti e il pesce alla griglia, per favore.
I'll have another glass of wine, please.	Io prendo un altro bicchiere di vino, per favore.
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Scusa Cate! Piacere di conoscerti.
Can you leave me alone, please!	Mi lasci in pace, per favore?
I'll have 20, please.	Da 20, per favore.
Good night, see you later.	Buona notte, ci vediamo.
Better late than never!	Meglio tardi che mai!
What about the prices?	E i prezzi?
Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please?	Cate con la C non la K, può controllare di nuovo, per favore?
Oh, you found some, thank you very much!	Oh, lo ha trovato, grazie mille!