Euphemisms in English that You Need to Know

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If you don't want to say something because it's too direct, rude, or even embarrassing, you should use a euphemism instead. They're more polite, pleasant, and even fun to say.

So let's talk about some euphemisms that native speakers use them all the time and that you need to know.

If you would like to review, here are the euphemisms from the lesson.

1. over the hill
2. (someone's) better half
3. hearing impaired
4. hard of hearing
5. downsizing
6. early retirement
7. the birds and the bees
8. carnal knowledge
9. (to be) expecting
10. to have a bun in the oven
11. to put down
12. (someone) is in a better place

LESSON CHAPTERS
0:00 What are euphemisms?
1:00 Euphemisms to Describe People
4:09 Euphemisms to Talk about Business
5:45 Euphemisms about Sex and Pregnancy
10:03 Euphemisms about Death

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[joycyber]

I really like that you use movie snippets for examples, they really turn the phrases alive!

[bunnaim]

Good morning from LA . You’re the best teacher . I’m over the hill, can’t remember the words after leaving ! But I try to listen almost every day. Thank you so much .

[josafaalmeida]

wow wow wow. This video was an awesome lesson to me! Thank you!

[ShahzanAhmad]

You just rocked it, nailed it and killed it....!

Actually, I was looking for some videos on euphemisms since It was also very important to communicate your thoughts without hurting or making other offended. So, thank you so much for that from the bottom of my heart. It would be great if you make a sequel of this video:) ❤


Here are some examples include the euphemisms taught in this video-

1. I really miss my Grandma a lot. I know she must be in better place and ostracizing good things for me and my family.

2. It rattles his cage that he is going to suffer downsizing despite giving his best in the company.

3. It's axiomatic that when people become over the hill so they act like kids and It's our responsibility to repay the love they have given us.

4. Religiously speaking, putting down someone or somebody is not a good thing at all. Let the Almighty take the life when he wants.

5. My mother tells me when I was a bun in her oven then she would pray to God for giving her a handsome chap and lo and behold! Her wish was granted...

[johnferreira]

I just watched. Thanks for one more great English class !

[isaacscott]

A tremendous lesson as always.
Thank you so much for this information, sir.

[kevinchang]

We're always learning new words and phrases from your videos. Thanks very much.

[bisalbiswajit]

i really learned some great expressions especially this one "A bun in the oven"
Thanks for the lesson!

[camilotorroja]

"Euphemisms " are new words for me.
English teachers never taught these words in schools and academies, not even private English teachers.
I learn easily through YouTube .
I wanna be a private English teacher and teach Euphemisms.
Thanks for sharing these new words, and keep it up teaching and explaining lessons . 😁

[krystalz]

I'm a native speaker, & I didn't know about "over the hill". 😅 Thank you for sharing. In my defense though, I was raised by my mom & grandma, & they are both native Spanish speakers, so ... I didn't pick this phrase up from 'outside influences' apparently. Also, "passed away" should have definitely been on here. That one is extremely important to know.

[wintthirishwe]

Thanks so much for the video, Mr. Wes. Sometimes, we have to use some polite words to complete our conversation. The video is so helpful and i have learned alot, Mr. Wes.

[gilhooli]

Thank you so much Wes for another educate lesson. 👍

[Ammariis]

Thank you to my awesome english teacher.

[abdulyouarepercentright]

very good buddy. Its always better to learn English from a native as to clearly catch the formal usages .

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[lollylolly]

Thank you, Wes, for this informative video and thumbs-up!

[eddycuevas]

As soon as I saw that wierd word I thought " Now Wes has shown up with another English struggling hardship". But this is pretty straightforward

[RS-hsni]

Thank you so much for this video. ❤ Could you please do more videos on euphemisms?