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 :
Expression example sentences | |
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Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | Davvero? Non era ovvio, grazie per il chiarimento! |
Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | Sì, qualche cracker di gambero e qualche involtino primavera, per favore. |
What about you, Mike? | E tu Mike? |
If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | Se non hai niente di meglio da fare, naturalmente. |
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! |
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | Mi ha riagganciato! F*ottuta idiota! |
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | Ok, Toby mio amico dalla bocca larga, mi spiace dirlo… |
What's her name, by the way? | Come si chiama, a proposito? |
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | Non so, forse, credo di sì. |
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | Sembra un po’ spaventato, credo perché sente l’odore di Bear. |
Can you leave me alone, please! | Mi lasci in pace, per favore? |
Alright, see you then. | Va bene, ci vediamo allora. |
I see, what about a tenner then? | Capisco, cosa ne dici di un deca allora? |
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | Cate, porto la borsa con me, non devi preoccuparti. |
I am okay, thanks. | Io sto bene, grazie. |
That would be nice, thank you. | Sarebbe bello grazie. |
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | Va bene, possiamo farlo prima per favore? |
Nice to meet you, Toby! | Piacere di conoscerti Toby! |
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | Diego, puoi dirmi cosa ha detto ieri sera, per favore? |
That's okay, no problem. | Perfetto, nessun problema. |