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expressionexpression /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ ●●● S3 W3 noun ► freedom of expression Student leaders also have demanded greater freedom of expression (=the right to say what you think without being punished). ► political/artistic/religious expression Painting is her main means of artistic expression. ► gave expression to The film gave expression to the way many people in her community felt. THESAURUSa group of words that are often used together and that have a special meaning► phrasea group of words that are often used together and that have a special meaning: Darwin’s famous phrase: “survival of the fittest” I learned a few French phrases for my trip to Paris. ► expression a word or phrase that has a particular meaning: “Good luck!” is an expression used to say that you hope someone will be successful doing something. ► idiom a group of words that have a special meaning that is different from the usual meaning of each word: “Like two peas in a pod” is an idiom that means “very similar.” ► cliché a phrase that has been repeated so often that it is not interesting: It’s a cliché to say that it’s lonely at the top, but it’s also true. ► saying/proverb a phrase that many people know, that expresses a sensible idea and is used to give advice: Do you know the saying, “A penny saved is a penny earned”? It means that choosing not to spend money is like earning extra money. ► adage a well-known phrase that says something wise about human experience: Murphy’s Law is an adage that says whatever can go wrong will go wrong. ► maxim a well-known phrase that gives a rule for sensible behavior: The maxim “Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched” means you shouldn’t depend on something that hasn’t happened yet. ► slogan a short phrase that is easy to remember, especially one that is used in advertising or politics: Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign used the slogan “Yes we can.” ► motto a short phrase that expresses the aims or beliefs of a person or organization: Yale University’s motto “Lux et Veritas” means “light and truth” in Latin. language► word the smallest unit of language that people can understand if it is said or written on its own: Look up any words you don’t know in a dictionary. He wrote a 500-word essay. ► expression a word or phrase that is used to express a particular idea or feeling: Avoid using informal expressions such as “a lot” in your essays. ► term a word or phrase that has a very specific or technical meaning, especially a word or phrase used in a particular subject, such as science, art, business, law, etc.: “Myopia” is the technical term for near-sightedness. ► terminology all the technical words or phrases that are used in a particular subject: When I volunteered at the hospital, I learned a lot of useful medical terminology. ► jargon words and phrases that are used mainly by people who are doing the same type of work, and that are difficult for other people to understand: The document was full of legal jargon, and I had to ask a lawyer to explain it to me. ► vocabulary all the words that you know and use: He reads a lot, so he has a really good vocabulary. ► slang very informal spoken words, especially words used by a particular group of people, such as young people: “Sick” is slang for “good” or “cool.” 1ON somebody'S FACE [countable] a look on someone’s face that shows what he or she is thinking or feeling: facial expressions His expression became serious as he listened to her story.expression of an expression of mild amusement2OF FEELINGS/THOUGHTS [countable, uncountable] something you say, write, do, or make that shows what you think or feel: expression of Crying is an acceptable and healthy expression of grief. Student leaders also have demanded greater freedom of expression (=the right to say what you think without being punished).political/artistic/religious expression Painting is her main means of artistic expression. The film gave expression to the way many people in her community felt.3WORD/PHRASE [countable] eng. lang. arts a word or phrase that is used to express a particular idea or feeling: You use the expression “break a leg” to wish an actor good luck.► see thesaurus at phrase1, word14MUSIC [uncountable] eng. lang. arts the quality of singing or playing a musical instrument with feeling: Try to put a little more expression into the slow passage.5MATH [countable] math, algebra a sign or group of signs that show a mathematical idea in a particular form: x³ + 4 is an algebraic expression.6(if you’ll) pardon/forgive/excuse the expression spoken said when you have used a word that you think may offend someone: He’s a pain in the butt, if you’ll pardon the expression. |