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Abstractions, euphemisms and clichés all served as “the defence of the indefensible”.

Women refer to periods in code using some 5,000 euphemisms, avoid discussing the issue with male colleagues or relatives, and some skip school or work to hide their symptoms, a survey of 90,000 ...

According to a recent survey from Preply.com, 94% of Americans surveyed use euphemisms, mostly to politely describe bodily functions or sex. We don’t say “I just farted,” we say “I just ...

As euphemisms were deployed to cloak that war’s bitter and brutal realities, over-the-top honorifics were assigned to America’s embattled role in the world.

Using euphemisms and idioms for death has gone on for thousands of years in one form or the other. 2 Another way people try to protect themselves is by using expressions such as “God forbid.” ...

Using euphemisms and idioms for death has gone on for thousands of years in one form or the other. 2 Another way people try to protect themselves is by using expressions such as “God forbid.” ...