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C-flat BS funny euphemisms (97* d) RE: BS funny euphemisms 11 Nov 10


Lifted from the "Dictionary of Euphemisms" by R W Holder

after-shave = perfume for men;
haute cuisine = small portions of expensive food;
family = not pornographic.

He's not without a witty turn of phrase:

bestseller = a book of which the first impression is not remaindered
consultant = a senior employee who has been dismissed

and he's also good at uncovering military euphemism:

deliver = to drop an explosive on an enemy
air support = a military attack

Looks worth a read...


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