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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
Can we continue what we were doing please?	Possiamo continuare quello che stavano facendo per favore?
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?	Possiamo avere i nostri drink prima del pasto per favore?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.	Non sopportava più di vedere la tua brutta faccia, suppongo.
Can you start from the beginning, please?	Puoi iniziare dall’inizio, per favore?
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...	Sto parlando di lasciare la casa, naturalmente…
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Scusa Cate! Piacere di conoscerti.
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?	Mi piace Intelligenza Artificiale, e a te?
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!	Bello, per raccogliere la merda ci vuole un altro deca, ci vediamo!
That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much!	Perfetto! Lo apprezzo, grazie mille!
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?
You act like a child sometimes, I have to say!	A volte ti comporti come un bambino, devo dirlo!
Could you chop some onions for me? Please?!	Potresti sminuzzare un po’ di cipolle per me? Per favore!
Can you leave me alone, please!	Mi lasci in pace, per favore?
What about you?	E tu che mi dici?
Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please?	Hm, sì, posso avere £ 20 di cashback per favore?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.	Oh vuoi dire Mike, suppongo.
What about you, Mike?	E tu Mike?
Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then.	Ok, ti aspetto, ci vediamo dopo.
What's her name, by the way?	Come si chiama, a proposito?
Well done, very clever!	Ben fatto, molto intelligente!