expression : Idioms & Phrases

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exponential expression

  • noun a mathematical expression consisting of a constant (especially e) raised to some power
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facial expression

  • noun a gesture executed with the facial muscles
    facial gesture.
  • noun the feelings expressed on a person's face
    expression; look; aspect; face.
    • a sad expression
    • a look of triumph
    • an angry face
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gene expression

  • noun conversion of the information encoded in a gene first into messenger RNA and then to a protein
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idiomatic expression

  • noun an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
    phrase; idiom; set phrase; phrasal idiom.
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Imaginary expression ∨ quantity

  • (Alg.), an algebraic expression which involves the impossible operation of taking the square root of a negative quantity; as, &root;-9, a + b &root;-1.
Webster 1913

indirect expression

  • noun an indirect way of expressing something
    circumlocution.
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parenthetical expression

  • noun an expression in parentheses
    parenthetical.
    • his writing was full of parentheticals
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Past expression, Beyond expression

  • beyond the power of description. "Beyond expression bright."
Webster 1913

self-expression

  • noun the expression of one's individuality (usually through creative activities)
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slang expression

  • noun informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
    slang term; slang.
    • their speech was full of slang expressions
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To reduce an expression

  • (Alg.), to obtain an equivalent expression of simpler form.
Webster 1913

turn of expression

  • noun a distinctive spoken or written expression
    turn of phrase.
    • John's succinct turn of phrase persuaded her that it would not be a good idea
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verbal expression

  • noun the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
    verbalism; expression.
    • expressions of good will
    • he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas
    • the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours
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