A fixed expression is a phrase or saying that has been used for a long time and is often repeated. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'STARE' and 'GAZE'. STARE is a five-letter word meaning to look at someone or something with a fixed, intense GAZE. GAZE is a four-letter word meaning to look steadily and intently at someone or something. Both words can be used to describe the same action, but 'STARE' implies a more intense focus than 'GAZE'.