Euphemisms
What is the main use of Euphemisms?
To be polite
Idioms are known as __________ language
(not meant to be taken literally)
Figurative language (not meant to be taken literally)
Is a euphemism is a type of idiom?
Yes, a euphemism is a type of idiom
Give an example of a Euphemism for old person
senior citizen
Translate this idiom" Lawyers can’t represent both the parties in a legal case because they can’t run with the hare and hunt with the hound.
You can't have it both ways.
Meaning of They had to "put down" their dog today.
What is euthanization?
Translate the idiom "its raining cats and dogs"
It's raining really hard
Euphemism or idiom?
He's gone now to meet his maker.
euphemism
Give an example of an idiom.
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Translate this idiom: Arguing over watching TV in the evening is flogging a dead horse.
THe debate has already been settled, and your opinion is useless.
Euphemisms and Idioms are used to avoid ___________ or _________ situations
Euphemisms and Idioms are used to avoid embarrassing or unpleasant situations
Translate the idiom "Stir up the hornet's nest"
causing problems
euphemism or idiom: Keep someone at arm's length
idiom
Define the explicit version of "lost his marbles"
Translate this idiom "Mitch is burning the candle at both ends. He works as a plumber during the day and helps out at the grocery store and night"
Working too much
Meaning of "She needed some space" or "It's not you, it's me"
What is breaking up with someone?
Translate the idiom "Barking up the wrong tree"
Following a wrong course of action
Give an example of both terms in one sentence
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) (debatable)
Meaning of idiom?
Tom is always blowing his trumpet mentioning his awards and positions in various associations
He's always bragging
Translate the idiom: "The new testing procedure to evaluate employees will separate the wheat from the chaff"
Find out who is the better, valuable person
Correct the spelling mistake: Euphamisms
Euphemisms
Translate the idiom "Not enough room to swing the cat"
A very tight or cramped space
Give 3 examples of euphemisms that mean: to fire someone
let go
laid off
asked to resign
Fill in the blank and state if its an idiom of a euphemism: I was scraping the barrel when I had to stay for six months with my parents after I lost my job.
idiom
Translate the idiom: "You’ll face the music for deliberately talking during class."
Take your consequences