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Spirit_of_Sky
A euphemism is a generally innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant.
(. ευφήμη ) , , , .
To put it in another way, there are many polite ways to talk about impolite topics.
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Common Euphemisms in English:
A little thin on top, chrome dome, cue ball - Bald -
He's light-fingered - The person is a thief / steals things -
She's been doing time - She has been in prison -
She passed away / kicked the bucket - The person has died -
No longer with us / pushing up daisies - The person is dead -
Public conveniences - A general way of referring to public toilets -
Down and out / A down-and-out - 'Down and out' (adj), 'a down-and-out' (n) - a person who is homeless -
Hooker, call girl, lady of the evening, streetwalker - A prostitute -
She's in the family way,visit from the stork - Pregnant -
He made an honest woman of her - A man has married a woman -
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Spirit_of_Sky
A euphemism is a generally innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant.
