Comments on: English euphemisms

By: Simon

Simon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:09:09 +0000

I think "to see a man about a dog" refer's to any business and not just about going to the toilet. At least that is how I've always understood the phrase. (I am British).

By: Khedir

Khedir — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:34:23 +0000

Really, euphemism plays a great role in Languages it works like a decoration to the building.My language( Arabic )is full of such technique.
Saudi Arabia

By: Yarob

Yarob — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:21:57 +0000

In Arabic there are similar ones adopted to alleviate the offensiveness of certain words and expressions.

By: Yarob

Yarob — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:16:08 +0000

I think that 'euphemisms are frequently needed for polite conversations.

By: maguie

maguie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:50:05 +0000

hi, i´m from mexico..and maybe in mexico the people use them more than you because in mexico there are so many taboos