20 English Euphemisms to Describe People and Aging

Like idioms, English euphemisms are figurative in meaning. We use them to soften uncomfortable topics, such as aging, politics, money, and more.

If you've ever wondered, 'what are euphemisms,' this lesson will help. You'll learn 20 common euphemisms to describe people and aging. And a clear understanding of euphemisms vs. idioms.

For example, we might describe someone as
- over the hill
- well-seasoned
- a late bloomer
- a wallflower

In each case, the euphemism is used as a more polite way to refer to a sensitive topic or trait.

Given that euphemisms don’t rely on their literal meanings but rely on a common, shared understanding of the meaning, they can be a challenge to decode.

With this Confident English lesson, you’ll be able to understand
and easily use common English euphemisms in conversations about aging and describing people.

Get the full lesson at the Speak Confident English website: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/english-euphemisms
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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Euphemisms vs. Idioms
02:55 - Euphemisms to describe people
08:49 - Euphemisms for aging
11:07 - Euphemisms on death or to discuss end-of-life
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