when I spoke of having a drink, it was a euphemism for having a whole flock of them.
There should be a new, more honest euphemism. Like, I'm leaving office because I plan to solicit more anonymous sex in bathrooms.
Underhand euphemism are used, not so much to conceal offence and to deliberately disguise a topic and deceive
All euphemisms are dishonest, but many are designed to make life easier
To use a Southern euphemism, our space program has been snake-bit.
Euphemism in the workplace does not end with job descriptions. It reaches a pusillanimous peak at the other end of the work process - in dismissal.
Faith is a euphemism for prejudice and religion is a euphemism for superstition.
The more syllables a euphemism has, the further divorced from reality it is.
It hurt, and that is not a euphemism. It hurt like a beating.
Euphemisms are for the differently brained.
Patrimonial capitalism's legacy is that many people see reform as a euphemism for corruption and self-dealing.
Spoilt is a euphemism for loved.
I've never been a fan of euphemism.
Controversial' as we all know, is often a euphemism for 'interesting and intelligent.
Sleeping together is a euphemism for people, but tantamount to marriage with cats.
Any euphemism ceases to be euphemistic after a time and the true meaning begins to show through. It's a losing game, but we keep on trying.
Asymmetrical warfare is a euphemism for terrorism, just like collateral damage is a euphemism for killing innocent civilians.
The intangibles are a euphemism for we have no idea what we're looking for but we know it when we see it.
Frankness is usually a euphemism for rudeness.
Gratitude is a euphemism for resentment.
