Euphemism and Oxymoron

Act naturally

• Oxymoron
• Euphemism

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She's gone to a better place is a euphemism for...

• She's on vacation
• She's dead
• She's left the country
• She's in Florida

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What is a euphemism for pregnant?

• Faux pas
• Expecting
• Tired
• Over the top

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Economically disadvantaged is a euphemism for...

• Lost
• Without a job
• Poor
• Rich

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Which of the following is a euphemism for LYING

• Telling a fib
• Deviating from the truth
• Tell a tall tale
• All of the above

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Poor health
Pretty ugly
Passed Away
Random order
All of the following are oxymorons except...

• Poor health
• Pretty ugly
• Passed away
• Random order

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"That horrible old guy has finally kicked the bucket. I won't miss him."

• to leave
• to die
• to hide
• to vacation

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"I'm actually in-between jobs at the moment. I'm sure I'll find one soon."

• Bored
• Tired
• Unemployed
• On the run

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"I bought a pre-owned car."

• New
• Fast
• Used
• Run down

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So, if you seem to be getting a little thin on top, you are not alone! 

• Toilet Paper
• Old
• Bald
• Ugly

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