Collocation
express an opinion
to state what you think about something, especially in a clear or formal way
Definition
'express an opinion' is a common English collocation. to state what you think about something, especially in a clear or formal way
express + an opinion
“Everyone is encouraged to express an opinion during the meeting.”
Examples
- Feel free to express an opinion if you disagree with the plan.
- In class, students must express an opinion and support it with reasons.
- She expressed an opinion about the new policy during the debate.
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- He rarely expresses an opinion on politics at work.
- The survey asks respondents to express an opinion on public transport.
- The chair invited each member to express an opinion before the vote.
- It is important to express an opinion respectfully, even when emotions run high.
- As a judge, she must not express an opinion that could influence the jury.
- The report summarizes the evidence without expressing an opinion on who is responsible.
More verb + determiner + nouns
- make a decision to choose what to do after thinking about different options
- make a mistake to do something wrong or incorrectly
- join a meeting to enter and take part in a scheduled meeting, especially an online one
- make an excuse to invent or give a reason (often not true) to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake
- make a mess to create a dirty, untidy, or disorganized situation; to spill, scatter, or cause disorder