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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 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?
I don't know what to say, really...	Non so cosa dire, davvero…
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.	Sembra un po’ spaventato, credo perché sente l’odore di Bear.
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable!	Sono un mucchio di f*ttuti idioti non professionali, incredibile!
Sure, no problem.	Certo, nessun problema.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?	Sì, puoi tagliarli a cubetti, per favore?
Hello, madam, unfortunately...	Pronto, signora, sfortunatamente…
What about you, Mike?	E tu Mike?
Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you.	Scusa Cate! Piacere di conoscerti.
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.	Anch'io prendo un bicchiere di vino bianco, per favore.
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks!	… È un piacere anche per me, grazie!
Can we see the bathroom first, please?	Possiamo vedere prima il bagno, per favore?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.	Non sopportava più di vedere la tua brutta faccia, suppongo.
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please.	Sì, qualche cracker di gambero e qualche involtino primavera, per favore.
I'll have another glass of wine, please.	Io prendo un altro bicchiere di vino, per favore.
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.	Salve Dick, piacere di conoscerti.
Hello sir, table for two?	Salve signore, tavolo per due?
Okay, thank you very much.	Ok, grazie mille.
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.