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Expressions like, “He has gone to a better place”, “We had to put our dog to sleep”, “I need to tell my son about the birds and bees”, and “The project is delayed due to a few hiccups”, are all polite ways to discuss unpleasant situations. Each of these expressions uses an example of something in English called a Euphemism.

Euphemisms are indirect ways of communicating awkward topics in English. Euphemisms are nicer and polite expressions in English that are used to talk about something that is rude, embarrassing, impolite, or unpleasant. Adding the useful euphemisms from this lesson to your vocabulary with help you to sound more like a native speaker and be more polite in English!

Today’s English lesson will teach you 5 Euphemisms in commercials that you can often hear, as well as over 15 Euphemisms in daily conversation that hopefully will help you to speak natural English politely!

In this lesson Euphemisms in advertising include the expressions:
1. Pre-enjoyed vehicle
2. Genuine imitation leather
3. Cozy space
4. That special time of the month
5. Morning breath

Euphemisms in daily conversation included in this lesson are:
1. Pass away / Dearly departed / Gone to a better place / In a better place/ He didn’t make it / Before I go…
2. Put to sleep
3. The facts of life / The birds and the bees
4. Make love / Go all the way / Sleep together
5. Let someone go / Dismiss someone / Downsizing
6. Between jobs
7. Creative differences
8. Headwinds / Speedbumps / Hiccups
9. Person of interest / Correctional facility
10. Break wind / Broken wind
11. Economical with the truth
12. Postmenopausal / Elderly / Senior citizen
13. Vertically challenged
14. Chronologically challenged
15. Horizontally challenged / Big Boned / Larger / Chubby

By the end of today’s English lesson you will have learned over 20 different euphemisms, more than 20 useful expressions to sound more natural and polite in English. Thank you for watching, “Euphemisms! Be more Polite in English with these Useful Expressions! Speak natural English!” I hope these expressions will be useful for you as you improve your English communication skills. Good luck with your English studies!

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