Euphemisms or soothing words // English through Tamil Ezhilarasan

Idioms or soft words  or Euphemisms 

ENGLISH TRAINING THROUGH TAMIL
Euphemisms : How to use soothing words to say tough things ?  

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Euphemism :  Definition :

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

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My friend's son recently joined for his first job in a software company in a city in Tamil nadu. He had advised his son through whatsapp to write daily accounts of the money he earns and spends.

But his son had send him a very tough worded message refusing to do so. This had hurt that gentleman a little. He lamented about this to me. And even showed me the message get got from his son in his mobile phone. (Given below)

Suddenly it struck me that I can "use this" as a good content to teach a little WRITTEN ENGLISH to all. So I asked him to send me a copy of it, if possible.

Given below in my "post portem" analysis of that message.

Introduction

Many times in our life we are forced to say "NO" to the other persons for so many reasons. They make ask use to do something we don't like. Psychologists even say that it is good to say "NO" than to say "YES" and get involved in unwanted problems.

-*-*-*-*-*: Tough original message *-*-*-*-
*_*_*_*_ Sent by the youth to his dad
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"Writing the daily expenses is not needed, I think.  I'll do it when and if I feel like doing it.  And I don't bother if it is stolen or lost. I am not materialistic...  unless it is a very big sum.

== My improvements begin with symbol  "==°

"Writing the daily expenses is not needed, I think."

==Dad, I think it is not necessary to write my daily expenses.

"I'll do it when I feel like doing it."

== Of course, I will implement your idea when I feel it is necessary. Anyway thanks for showing your concern .

"And I don't bother if it is stolen or lost."

== Ya, as you have highlighted, sometimes it may be stolen or lost. But it is ok.

"Not materialistic, unless it is a very big sum."

== Of course, unless the lost sum is a big sum, I feel writing accounts is not needed. Sorry to say this.... I dont feel like giving more importance to materialistic things.

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In my English training Institute is use to explain to my learners

"LET US CALL IT A DAY"
.......instead of
THE CLASS IS CLOSED TODAY. YOU MAY GO HOME NOW.

"SHALL I ATTEND MY NATURE'S CALL, SIR?"
.......instead of
"SHALL I GO TO TOILET, SIR ?  "

PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSON
.......instead of
HANDICAPPED PERSON
etc.
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A big list of idioms or euphemisms
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Breathe one's last (Die)
Broad in the beam (Fat)
Come to Jesus (Die)
Carrying a baby (pregnant)
Dear John (Break up message)
Departed - The (A dead person)

Built for comfort not speed (Fat)
Drop off the perch (Die)
Eternal rest (Death)
Ethnic cleansing (Racial genocide)
Full figured (Fat)

Gardening leave (Unemployment)
In the family way (pregnant)
Laid off (Made unemployed)
Leave the room (Visit the lavatory)
Meet your maker (Die)
No longer with us (Dead)

On Carey Street (Bankrupt)
Restricted growth (Short)
Shuffle off this mortal coil (Die)
Supreme sacrifice (Death)
Turn up your toes (Die)

Visually challenged (Short-sighted)
Well fed (Fat)
With child (Pregnant)

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Written partially
and info collected
by
Ezhilarasan Venkatachalam
Tamil  based English Trainer
Salem, South India.