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expression

The correct spelling is expression.

How to pronounce expression

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/
noun

IPA: /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

Say it like: Exp-res-zho-n

The correct spelling is expression. The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. For example: "The expression "break a leg!" should not be taken literally."

Usage Examples

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

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

expression from a gland

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
  2. 2.A particular way of phrasing an idea.
  3. 3.A colloquialism or idiom.
  4. 4.A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
  5. 5.An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.

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