My aunt passed away last week. - My aunt died last week., I’m a senior citizen. - I’m an old person., The company is going to have to let you go. - The company is going to have to fire you., I’m currently between jobs. - I’m currently unemployed., He’s in a correctional facility. - He’s in prison., This sweater is pre-owned. - This sweater is used / second-hand., This is the dress for all you plus-sized curvy ladies. - This is the dress for all you fat women, I’m off to powder my nose. Where’s the loo? - I’m going to the toilet. Where is it? (powder my nose is said by women, not men), He’s often economical with the truth. - He often lies, Vertically-challenged man seeks petite woman. - Short man seeks petite woman., How soon after a first date do people in NZ typically sleep together? - How soon after a first date do people in NZ typically have sex?, My cat is sick and I think we are going to have to put him to sleep. - My cat is sick and I think we are going to have to euthanise him , I think I had a few too many at the party. - I think I got drunk at the party., Beans make you pass wind. - Beans make you fart., My sister is expecting. She's in the family way. - My sister is pregnant., She's not the sharpest knife in the drawer / the sharpest tool in the shed. - She's stupid.,
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