Euphemism Flashcards
1
Q
Lie
A
Stretching the truth
Be economical with the truth 
2
Q
He is old
A
- “He’s getting on a bit.”
- “He’s a senior citizen.”
- “He’s elderly.”
3
Q
She has died.
A
- “She passed away.”
- “She gave up the ghost.”
- “She kicked the bucket.”
- “She hit the dust”
4
Q
They’re not very inteligent
A
- “They have (got) a low IQ.”
- “The lights are on but no one’s home.”
- “They’re a few sandwiches short of a picnic.”|
