Meaning & use
Expressions
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Words or phrases used to convey an idea, or the visible signs of a feeling shown especially on someone's face.
See it in a sentence
Her face showed a range of expressions as she read the letter.
The textbook lists common idiomatic expressions used in everyday conversation.
A note on using this word
"Expression" covers both linguistic phrases and facial or artistic displays of feeling—two very different but related senses.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Facial looks that convey emotion or reaction.
His puzzled expression showed he hadn't understood the joke.
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