express Idiom

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by express

by rapid method of conveyance 快件邮寄
She sent a letter by express．她用快件寄了一封信。

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expressive of

serving to express 表示的；表现的
His look was expressive of gratitude．他流露出感激之情。
A baby's cry may be expressive of hunger or pain．婴儿的哭啼可能表示饥饿或疼痛。

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Hangdog expression

A hangdog expression is one where the person's showing their emotions very clearly, maybe a little too clearly for your liking. It's that mixture of misery and self-pity that is similar to a dog when it's trying to get something it wants but daren't take without permission.

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express oneself|express

v. phr. To say what you think or feel; put your thoughts or feelings into words by speaking or writing. The boy expressed himself well in debate. The mayor expressed himself as opposed to any borrowing.

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express

express
express oneself
1) to state one's thoughts
2) to give expression to one's feelings, imagination, etc., in creative or artistic activity

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express oneself

express oneself
Reveal or portray one's feelings or views through speech, writing, some form of art, or behavior. For example, I find it hard to express myself in Italian, or Helen expresses herself through her painting, or Teenagers often express themselves through their attire, haircuts, and the like. [Mid-1500s]