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expression
In most contexts, 'expression' is a countable noun (e.g., "a facial expression" or "a mathematical expression"). When referring to the general act of communicating feelings—the process itself—it can be used as an uncountable noun. Be careful not to confuse the common phrase 'an expression' (meaning a saying) with the technical use in mathematics, though both refer to a specific combination of symbols or words.
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I tried that 'keeping a straight face' expression. Did I nail it?
You look like you're having a stroke, Zorg. Knock it off.
Meanings
The process of making known one's thoughts or feelings.
"She found it difficult to find the right expression for her grief."
A look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion.
"He had a puzzled expression on his face when I told him the news."
A word or phrase used to convey a specific meaning, often idiomatic.
"'Bite the bullet' is a common English expression."