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expression

/ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

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noun

plural -sions

the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method :the act of expressing something [noncount]

freedom of expression [=freedom to say and show what you feel and believe]

Dance is a form of artistic/creative expression.

She is always looking for new ways to give expression to [=to express] her ideas.

Her competitive spirit found expression [=was expressed] in sports. [count]

an expression of affection

expressions of anger - see also self-expression

[count] :a word or phrase

a slang expression

He uses some very odd expressions.

The expression to make fun of means to ridicule.

People say excuse/pardon/forgive the expression when they are using a word or phrase that might offend or annoy someone.

When you first told me your plan, I thought you were, pardon the expression, crazy.

I'm so glad that you've decided to join us. In fact, I'm tickled pink, (if you'll) excuse the expression.

[count] :the way someone's face looks that shows emotions and feelings

Judging from her expression, I think the gift was a complete surprise.

We saw his expression change from angry/anger to sad/sadness.

facial expressions

She wore/had a smug expression.

[noncount] :a way of doing something (such as speaking or singing) that shows emotions and feelings

I told him to read the poem with more expression.

[count] mathematics :a symbol or a combination of symbols and signs representing a quantity or process

10{supthree} is an exponential expression.