Euphemism:
It's important that we be all polite to each other. For this reason, there are many polite ways to talk about impolite topics.
Match the euphemisms with the real message transmitted.
1 - He's light-fingered
1 - He's light-fingered
2 - She's been doing time
3 - I'm just going to powder my nose
4 - Down and out / A down-and-out
5 - She's in the family way
6 - She had a baby
7 - He made an honest woman of her
( ) she has been in prison.
( ) she has been in prison.
( ) she gave birth to a new child.
( ) the person is a thief / steals things.
( ) a polite phrase that some people use to say that they are going to the toilet.
( ) 'Down and out' is an adjective but 'a down-and-out' is a noun that describes a person who is homeless.
( ) a man has married a woman.
( ) means pregnant. Other euphemisms include 'she's expecting a baby' and 'she has a bun in the oven'.
KEY:
2 - 6 - 1 - 3 - 4 - 7 - 5
Watch the movie segment and decide:
What is the euphemism used?
What is the real message given?
KEY -
Euphemism: He's in heaven.
Real meaning: he is dead.
WORKSHEET
Watch the movie segment and decide:
What is the euphemism used?
What is the real message given?
KEY -
Euphemism: He's in heaven.
Real meaning: he is dead.
WORKSHEET
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