A Slap on the wrist.  It is the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt. What are some.

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A Slap on the wrist

 It is the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt. What are some things we call the toilet?

 Potty  John  Throne  Restroom  Lady's/Men’s Room

 The term “Passed Away” is a substitution for “died.” Can you think of some other examples people use for “died?”

 Gone to be with Jesus  Gone to eternal rest  Passed on Why would these 2 not be Euphemisms?  Bought the Farm  Pushing up daisies

 “Be Excused” for going to the bathroom.  “Big Boned” for overweight  “Lost his Lunch” for vomited  “Between Jobs” for unemployed  “Character Lines” for wrinkles  “Comfort Station” for toilet  “Land Fill” for dump

In Hunger Games, The word “Tribute” is a euphemism for The term “Hunger Games” is a euphemism for The term “Gamemakers” is a euphemism for Victim or Sacrifice. Punishment. Torturers.

In Bud, Not Buddy the term “Home” is a euphemism for The term “Stick Up Man” is a euphemism for The phrase “I was sure the copper would “plug me” meant he thought the police would Orphanage. Criminal. Shoot him or Kill him.

 It is the cultural and/or emotional meaning of a word or phrase “He is Cool.” = He is likeable, great, self-assured “That stinks!” = It is not liked.

 This is the dictionary definition of a word or phrase. “He is Cool.” = His temperature is low. “That Stinks.” = It has a bad smell.

 It is a saying whose meaning can’t be understood from the individual words.  Idioms use the “Connotation” of the word or phrase.  Example: Don’t kick a man when he’s down.  Meaning: Don’t make someone feel even worse than he/she already does.

 The Denotation of the phrase “Don’t kick a man when he is down” would be… …literally, don’t kick someone when he has fallen down.

 A Piece of Cake  Meaning: Something is easy (Connotation) Denotation – A piece of cake!

 Drive Someone Up a Wall  Meaning: To irritate or annoy greatly (Connotation) Denotation – Someone is actually driving a car up a wall.

 Can’t Cut the Mustard  Meaning: Someone or something is not good enough (Connotation) Denotation – The mustard can’t be cut.

 The Whole Nine Yards  Meaning: Everything; All of it (Connotation) Denotation- Taking all of the 9 yards of something, possibly fabric.

 When Pigs Fly  Meaning: Something that will never happen (Connotation) Denotation - pigs with wings!

Complete the assignment on your organizer.

 Choose one of the idioms:  It costs an arm and a leg.  Chew someone out  Dead Ringer  Bite your tongue  Hit the books  Hit the sack  He Lost his head  Pedal to the metal  Pulling your leg  Spitting Image

 DenotationConnotation Chip Those guys never let me cook what I want!!!!