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Meaning of expressions

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

expressions

Pronunciation:/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ənz/

noun

Definitions

  1. The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

  2. A particular way of phrasing an idea.

  3. A colloquialism or idiom.

    Example: The expression "break a leg!" should not be taken literally.

  4. A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.

    Example: Her expression changed from joy to misery after realising her winning lottery ticket had expired.