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euphemisms

Danna Peralta

The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant

What is an euphemism ?

For example:

He has passed away. (Euphemism for He has died.) She is between jobs. (She is unemployed.) He is a little thin on top. (He is losing his hair.) This pre-loved sofa is for sale. (This second-hand sofa is for sale.)

More examples:

More examples:

Indirect questions: I was wondering..../ Would it be possible to... Using negations. I don't feel very good (I'm sick) Using idioms. He brings home the bacon (He provides for his family)

Common expressions

Exercise 1:

1. He’s not the sharpest tool in the box 2. She’s not the most organised person 3. He doesn’t have the best voice but he makes up for it in enthusiasm 4. He’s no Einstein 5 .I’m not as young as I was 6. It wasn’t the most interesting meeting 7. He doesn’t work as hard as he could

What is this ephemism for?

1. who is rather unattractive 2. who gives boring presentations 3. who wears very strange or unfashionable clothes 4. who smells bad 5 .who is rude

How would you describe a person who....?

Create a conversation with your classmate with the following situations using the euphemisms. Try to use your imagination and please have at least two interactions

Exercise 3:

A. You bump into an old workmate. Ask about your ex-colleague John

B. John died.

Exercise 3:

A: Hi "Will" long time no see B: Hi "Jade" I know, How are you ? A: I can't complain, do you remember John?, I was wondering what he is been up to B: Oh, I thought you knew... he passed away A: Oh no! I did not... How sad B: It is sad.

Example 3:

B. Nathan is fat, bald and not very clean

A You have to meet Nathan in a cafe, ask your colleague to describe him.

Exercise 3:

A You’re new in the office. One of your co-workers Nancy is not very friendly, ask your colleague for advice

B. Nancy is completely crazy

Exercise 3:

A You’re worried about something that your new co-worker Sarah said. She told you the company was going to fire the sales team. Ask your colleague her opinion.

B. Sarah lies a lot.

Exercise 3: