INGILIZCE EUPHEMISMS – TÜRKÇE KONU ANLATIMI

A euphemism is a word or phrase used to avoid saying something unpleasant or offensive. We use euphemisms to say unpleasant things in a more polite way.

eg. economical with the truth = lie

a senior citizen = an old person

behind the times = old-fashioned

seen better days = to be old and in bad condition

getting on a bit = getting old

hard of hearing = a bit deaf

under the weather = to feel ill

a bit of a handful = difficult to look after

challenging = very difficult

a bit on the chilly side = cold