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

  • (..) You give me indications that you are. I do? Yes. How? Micro expressions. Micro expressions. The way your eyes fix on my eyes and lips. The way you hold my gaze or don't. (..)
    2014 Ex Machina
  • (..) Take a look. Sorry. If you knew the trouble I had getting an Al to read and duplicate facial expressions. You know how I cracked it? I don't know how you did any of this. Every cell phone, (..)
    2014 Ex Machina