expressed with a grin vs expressed in a grin

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Expressed with a grin' is more commonly used and implies that the expression is accompanied by a grin. On the other hand, 'expressed in a grin' suggests that the expression is contained within the grin itself.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 578 views

expressed with a grin

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe how something is communicated or conveyed while smiling or grinning.

Examples:

Her gratitude was expressed with a grin.
He expressed his amusement with a grin.

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Try cracking a grin next time.
In any weather, we will see us with a grin...
Knew I could get a grin.
A busty, young lassie flashed me a grin.
I just had a grin and all the way home.
Always with a grin, as if it were a joke.
Don't come in here with a grin on your face.
Don't come in here with a grin on your face.
I'm merely your guide, Dear, Along for a grin.
The boyar used to have a beard. Promptly, with a grin, They shaved him clean.
They all come in with a whimper and leave with a grin.
Your conclusion was fascinating and expressed with great passion.
Anyone can see that if you stroll around town with a grin on your face and your mistress by your side...
He listened to me carefully, and responded with a grin.
What does that great big horsey gape of a grin portend?
What does that great big horsey gape of a grin portend?
We should've seen a grin, a twinkle, a sigh of relief, something.
I want to make a difference that lasts longer than a grin, you know?
I want to make a difference that lasts longer than a grin, you know?
Anyone can see that if you stroll around town with a grin on your face and your mistress by your side -

Alternatives:

expressed with a smile
expressed with a chuckle
expressed with a smirk
expressed with a laugh
expressed with a wink

expressed in a grin

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase suggests that the expression is contained within the grin itself, rather than being accompanied by the grin.

Examples:

His sarcasm was expressed in a grin.
The sadness was expressed in a weak grin.

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Try cracking a grin next time.
In any weather, we will see us with a grin...
Knew I could get a grin.
A busty, young lassie flashed me a grin.
I just had a grin and all the way home.
Always with a grin, as if it were a joke.
Don't come in here with a grin on your face.
Don't come in here with a grin on your face.
I'm merely your guide, Dear, Along for a grin.
The boyar used to have a beard. Promptly, with a grin, They shaved him clean.
They all come in with a whimper and leave with a grin.
Anyone can see that if you stroll around town with a grin on your face and your mistress by your side...
He listened to me carefully, and responded with a grin.
What does that great big horsey gape of a grin portend?
What does that great big horsey gape of a grin portend?
We should've seen a grin, a twinkle, a sigh of relief, something.
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Alternatives:

expressed in a smile
expressed in a chuckle
expressed in a smirk
expressed in a laugh
expressed in a wink

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expressed with a grin vs expressed in a grin