expression
Translation
expression, look, phrase
Examples
He had a sad expression on his face.
He had a sad expression on his face.
Freedom of expression is a human right.
Freedom of expression is a human right.
It's a common English expression.
It's a common English expression.
Grammar Patterns
((on one's face)) the look on someone's face He had a sad expression on his face.
((of sth.)) the act of showing a feeling or idea Freedom of expression is a human right.
Similar Words
Synonyms: statement, look, phrase, utterance
Etymology
From the verb 'express', from Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'premere' (to press). The result of 'pressing out'.
Memory Tips
The '-ion' suffix often turns a verb into a noun. So, to express (verb) becomes an expression (noun).