Euphemisms
Euphemisms
When you want to sweeten a cup of tea, you add a few lumps of sugar.
When you want to sweeten something you have to say, you use a euphemism.
A euphemism is a phrase used to make something that is blunt or harsh sound a little better.
For example:
Instead of saying someone died, you may say they went to sleep.
Instead of saying you have been fired, you may say you were downsized.
Euphemisms have a more positive connotation or feeling than the phrases they replace.
The practice questions and video below will introduce you to more euphemisms and ways you can use them.
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