expression

Definition

  • noun: the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method
  • noun: an act, process, or instance of representing in a medium (as words)
  • synonyms: declaration, utterance, phrase

Examples

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

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

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

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) from the other Romance languages. The story of Portuguese begins in the Kingdom of Galicia... In the Middle Ages, where language was seen as an expression of art. Any news you wanna share? Dr. Banks can you turn the TV to a news channel? Police have already set up a blockade, here, around the area (..)
    2016 Arrival