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