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

  • (..) to the congregation. - Choir. - What? "Preaching to the choir." You're supposed to preach to the congregation. - That's the expression. - Did you understand what I was saying? Then don't be a dick about it. Oh, my God. Do you mind? - Please. - Great. (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits
  • (..) Come on, what's really worrying you about this? I don't know. I don't want to be the guy who took something legendary and shit the bed with it. Excuse the expression. Well, then don't be the guy who shit the bed. Excuse the expression. Be the guy who made the bed legendary again. (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits