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1 + Euphemisms

2 The word euphemism is derived from the Greek word euphemos, meaning “to use a good word for an evil or unfavorable word.” The Greek prefix eu means “good,” and phemi means “speak.” Euphemism

3 Passed Away Between jobs Put Down A bun in the oven Au Natural Batting for the other team Correctional Facility Common Euphemisms

4 Passed Away Died Between jobs Unemployed Put Down Animal Died A bun in the oven Pregnant Au Natural Naked Batting for the other team Homosexual Correctional Facility Prison Common Euphemisms

5 Dialogue without knowledge of Euphemisms “Hey Mauricio” Fredy yelled across the crowded hallway. “What’s up, Fredy” Mauricio gloomily replied. “You alright?” “No, my dad is between jobs.” “Huh. Which jobs is he between?”

6 Dialogue without knowledge of Euphemisms “Hey Mauricio” Fredy yelled across the crowded hallway. “What’s up, Fredy” Mauricio gloomily replied. “You alright?” “No, my dad is between jobs.” “I’m sorry to hear that, man.”


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