{"id":34265,"date":"2026-04-20T07:01:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/?post_type=free_lesson&#038;p=34265"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:42:17","slug":"what-are-euphemisms-examples-upper-intermediate","status":"publish","type":"free_lesson","link":"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/learn-english-for-free\/parts-of-speech\/what-are-euphemisms-examples-upper-intermediate\/","title":{"rendered":"What are euphemisms? + Real-life examples (Upper-Intermediate)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pale-beige-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-875f32b4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">\n<p class=\"has-digital-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color content-type-h6 wp-elements-a30b330a044b7f10166ef6791e89861c\"><a href=\"#what\">What is a euphemism?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-digital-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color content-type-h6 wp-elements-1b574bd70f4b1f76aaff500c208e4478\"><a href=\"#why\">Why do we use euphemisms?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-digital-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color content-type-h6 wp-elements-f24de2a7c5a30f1a1d5cac3c51f1392e\"><a href=\"#common\">Common euphemisms in everyday English<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-digital-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color content-type-h6 wp-elements-6773566fa21029cd2534370111928ca0\"><a href=\"#common-uses\">When should you use euphemisms?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-digital-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color content-type-h6 wp-elements-3f11976c673cf2facad68e26513b2e3b\"><a href=\"#nonuse\">When not to use euphemisms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-digital-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color content-type-h6 wp-elements-6dcbf607f54edab7441394a3ff063a33\"><a href=\"#practice\">Practice: Check your understanding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-digital-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color content-type-h6 wp-elements-b9ee77f11f875eb5e904e07737af0074\"><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs about euphemisms<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"content-type-h6\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You probably already know that English speakers don\u2019t always say <em>exactly<\/em> what they mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Sometimes, when it makes sense to do so, we soften things. People like to avoid being too direct about awkward topics, so we make bad news sound a little better, or a little gentler. That\u2019s where euphemisms come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"content-type-p\">Before we get into the details, let\u2019s look at the phonetic transcription of &#8220;euphemism&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img width=\"661\" height=\"424\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/euphemism.png\" alt=\"euphemism\" class=\"wp-image-34301\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/euphemism.png 661w, https:\/\/ecenglish.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/euphemism-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"content-type-h5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What is a euphemism?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A euphemism is a polite or indirect word or phrase that replaces something more direct, unpleasant, or uncomfortable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You will read or hear euphemisms everywhere, especially in movies, in the news, and in formal or professional situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here&#8217;s one example:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Instead of saying: <em>\u201cMy grandmother died.\u201d<\/em><br>People might say: <em>\u201cMy grandmother passed away.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here, <em>\u201cpassed away\u201d<\/em> is a euphemism for <em>\u201cdied.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why do we use euphemisms?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">People use euphemisms to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be more polite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid offending people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk about sensitive topics (like death or money)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound more professional (especially at work)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You\u2019ll start to recognise euphemisms every day, whether that\u2019s in conversations, in class, at work, in your favourite TV show, on TikTok, or in a newspaper article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em>Top tip: The next time you read or watch something, see if you can identify any euphemisms. Write down any new or interesting ones in your notebook to help you remember and learn them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-uses\">Common euphemisms in everyday English<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here are some useful euphemisms you\u2019ll hear often, divided into different contexts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e72b51103cf9e7275442150ec19ed3f\">Work and business<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cBetween jobs\u201d = Unemployed\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cI\u2019m between jobs at the moment.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cOut of work\u201d = Unemployed\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cShe\u2019s been out of work for a month, but I\u2019m sure she\u2019ll find a job soon!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cOn the job market\u201d = Actively looking for a job\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cI can\u2019t wait to graduate from university and get on the job market. I\u2019m tired of exams!\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLet go\u201d = fired\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cHe was let go last week.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cRestructuring\u201d = job losses are happening\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cThe company is restructuring.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cRole was eliminated\u201d = Job no longer exists.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cWe regret to inform you that the role has been eliminated.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDownsizing\u201d = Job losses are happening\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cI hear a rumour that the company is downsizing. Is that true?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62f65a23eb06527f86648d3e65d07752\">Death and difficult topics<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cPassed away\u201d = Died\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cI\u2019m between jobs at the moment.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe departed\u201d = Dead people\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cThe ceremony honours the departed.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cNo longer with us\u201d = Dead\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cHe\u2019s no longer with us.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGone\u201d = Dead\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cI\u2019m so sorry to tell you this, but he\u2019s gone.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLost\u201d = Dead\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cI lost my grandfather last year. He was 99.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cNeutralised\u201d = Killed or destroyed (Usually in a military context\u2014you would hear this playing Call of Duty!)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cThe target has been neutralised. It\u2019s safe to move in!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAt rest\u201d = Dead\n<ul style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example: \u201cThis is a sad time, but at least my aunt is at rest now. I did not want her to suffer for a long time.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGone to a better place\u201d = Deadses are happening\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cI hear a rumour that the company is downsizing. Is that true?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-acc6f2fe3c91dcc71b2deb046ce58514\">Relationships and personal life<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cIntimate relationship\u201d = Sexual relationship\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cThe president admitted to having an intimate relationship with his secretary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSeeing someone\u201d = Dating\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cShe\u2019s seeing someone new.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTogether\u201d = In a relationship\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cI didn\u2019t know you two were together! You\u2019re a very cute couple.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSleeping together\u201d = Sexual relationship\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cHave you heard the latest gossip? Marcus and Cleo have been sleeping together!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCalled it quits\u201d = Ended the relationship (Informal)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cMarcus and Cleo have called it quits. I wonder who will get to keep the apartment.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed4ba8ff3fb5da65df6c963eced18467\">Age and people<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cGetting on\/getting up there\u201d = Becoming old\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cThe president admitted to having an intimate relationship with his secretary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSenior citizens\u201d = Elderly people\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cSenior citizens get a free bus pass.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSeasoned\u201d = Experienceded the relationship (Informal)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cMarcus and Cleo have called it quits. I wonder who will get to keep the apartment.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1677f25301ebfd3003e4543e3554b90\">Truth and behaviour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cEconomical with the truth\u201d = not telling the truth (This can sound political or sarcastic depending on the context)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cThe politician was economical with the truth when asked about his most recent scandal.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cA bit slow\u201d = Not very intelligent (this is generally considered offensive)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cHe\u2019s a bit slow sometimes.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cNot\/less than ideal\u201d = Bad\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">Example: \u201cI know I promised you a picnic, but the weather is\u2026not ideal.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nonuse\">When not to use euphemisms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be careful! Euphemisms can sometimes be confusing, hide the truth, or come across (sound) a bit dishonest. For example: \u201cThe company is restructuring.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employers use this type of language to share the bad news\u2014some people losing their jobs\u2014with employees in a way that reduces the risk of panic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">So, with phrases like \u201cthe company is restructuring\u201d, which means people are losing their jobs, it\u2019s very important to think about clarity, sensitivity, and politeness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"practice\"><em>Practice:<\/em> Check your understanding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"content-type-h6\"><strong>Choose the correct answer<\/strong> (then check your answers below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A funeral service for the _____ will be held on Sunday.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>neutralised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>let go<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>departed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>senior citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">2<strong>. The workers protested about the recent _____ at the energy company.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>between jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>getting on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>intimate relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lay-offs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s)\" class=\"\">3<strong>. Rewrite using a euphemism. Choose from options a, b, or c.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Rewrite the sentence using a euphemism:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He was fired from his job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was __________________________.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He was let go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was put off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was let out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s)\" class=\"\">4<strong>. Think and speak! For self-study, write down and answer these questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why do people use euphemisms in your country?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you think of a euphemism in your language?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">Do you prefer direct language or softer language? Why?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<details>\n  <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #0073aa;\">\n    Show Answers\n  <\/summary>\n  <div style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; margin-top: 10px;\">\n   <p>1 &#8211; departed<\/p>\n<p>2 &#8211; lay offs<\/p>\n<p>3 &#8211; He was let go<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7ba97918b01528a4c3382fb5cb8af412\">30-second summary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A euphemism = a softer, more polite way to say something.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common in work, news, and everyday conversation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Useful, but sometimes unclear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-alignfull-side-margins has-pale-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"faqs\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\">FAQs about euphemisms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);\" class=\"faq-list color-scheme-pale-blue alignwide wp-block-ec-faq-list\">\n\n\t\n<div class=\"faq-list__item alignwide\" data-id=\"34276\">\n\t<div class='faq-list__item__question'>\n\t\t<h4>What is a euphemism in simple English?<\/h4>\n\t\t<div class='faq-list__item__question__expander'><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class='faq-list__item__answer'>\n\t\t\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A euphemism is a polite or indirect way to say something that might be uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-list__item alignwide\" data-id=\"34278\">\n\t<div class='faq-list__item__question'>\n\t\t<h4>Why do people use euphemisms?<\/h4>\n\t\t<div class='faq-list__item__question__expander'><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class='faq-list__item__answer'>\n\t\t\n<p class=\"\">To be polite, avoid offence, or make difficult topics easier to talk about.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-list__item alignwide\" data-id=\"34280\">\n\t<div class='faq-list__item__question'>\n\t\t<h4>Are euphemisms always good?<\/h4>\n\t\t<div class='faq-list__item__question__expander'><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class='faq-list__item__answer'>\n\t\t\n<p class=\"\">Not always. 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