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Defendi LA, 2010 Euphemisms March 11, 2015

Defendi LA, 2010 What is a Euphemism? A neutral or positive expression instead of one that carries negative associations. Euphemism's make something sound more appealing.

Defendi LA, 2010 Euphemism – Language Lesson GreekThe term comes from the Greek word meaning  “TO SPEAK WITH GOOD WORDS” more pleasant way for a blunt  and involves substituting a more pleasant way of saying something for a blunt or more direct way.

Defendi LA, 2010 Euphemisms 2) Her uncle _____ away last year. a) has gone b) travelled c) passed 1) We had to ____ our cat ____ as she was very ill. a) set down b) put down c) sleep off animal euthanasia died

Defendi LA, 2010 Humorous Euphemisms for Death 1) He has gone to meet his maker. 2) I won't worry about money when I'm six feet under. 3) Last I heard about him, he is ________. Pushing up daisies

Defendi LA, ) Steve is _____ jobs at the moment. a) changing b) between c) changing 2) Is there a ______ nearby? a) public convenience b) lady/gent c) restroom unemployedbathroom Euphemisms

Defendi LA, 2010 Euphemisms 5) Have you heard that Katy has __________ ? is in the family way A bun in the oven

Defendi LA, 2010 Relationship and Feelings Puppy love LOVE To Be Lovey- Dovey

Defendi LA, 2010 Relationship and Feelings Puppy love Do not worry so much. It is just puppy love – you will grow out of it. Love between teenagers

Defendi LA, 2010 Relationship and Feelings 1) My friend _______ you! a) gets to b) fancies c) sticks on 2) She has always been the ________ of her father's eye. a) apple b) pupil c) cutie To find someone attractive to be loved by someone, normally an older relative

Defendi LA, 2010 Relationship and Feelings 3) We finally decided to _____________. a) follow the track alone b) call it a day c) follow another track 4) Once she moved out, it was clear their marriage was _____. a) on the rocks b) out of the track c) in the box agree that the relationship has ended in difficulty

Defendi LA, 2010 Relationship and Feelings 5) So when are you two getting _____________? tying the knot hitched

Defendi LA, 2010 Meetings PARTIES A formal evening occasion where people dance A party where everyone wear a costume on a particular theme A ball A fancy-dress party

Defendi LA, 2010 When You or Someone is Very Angry... 1) You see ________. 2) You are ________. 3) You are off ________. red in black mood someone Christma’s card list

Defendi LA, 2010 Money Expressions 1) It costs _______ to buy all these Christmas presents. a) an arm and a leg b) the ocean c) the mountain 2) They had to ____ to get their son insured to drive. a) cut the pockets b) go under the table c) pay through the nose spend a great amount of money is very expensive

Defendi LA, ) They are________ on their anniversary this year. a) washing the mare b) splashing out c) playing the soap opera protagonist Money Expressions paying a lot for an important event

Defendi LA, 2010 Money Expressions From rags to riches But he had become Google’s CEO – obviously now he is loaded. His daughter will inherit everything. She is sitting _________. His family has always been as poor as _____. church mice on a goldmine

Defendi LA, 2010 Money Expressions She can’t stop shopping: money _____________. burns a hole in her pocket People in such a situation are ____ lately. Luckily, she sells bunches of flowers she had grown herself. It is money _____________. for old rope ten a penny

Defendi LA, 2010 Money Expressions Why don't you buy her at least a small box of chocolates? You're such a scrooge !

Defendi LA, 2010 Wear your heart on your sleeve! I mean… Show other people how you are feeling!

Defendi LA, 2010 In Your Groups 1.Research the Euphemisms on your “Dangerous Diction” worksheet a.Find the Literal Definition b.Find its meaning in the context of the Holocaust c.Analyze how the two are DIFFERENT 2.Find the Definitions to the Vocabulary words on the BACK of the worksheet