Most everyone who enjoys wordplay appreciates a good euphemism, except actor Samuel L. Jackson, who prefers his naughty words straight. An article in Independent.co.uk, “Samuel L. Jackson Has ...

Ronald dela Rosa’s protestations while splitting hairs with Sen. Risa Hontiveros and human rights lawyer Jose “Chel” Diokno over the use of the word “neutralization,” a euphemism for “to kill.” This ...

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Not sure why he needs Adam, Brian and Justin to get involved though. Some things are best done in private.

Many years ago, on a family visit to Ahmedabad, we stayed with friends who were strict Jains. Being a bratty teenager, I ...

Today, ‘lady’ is used as a polite way to refer to women in general. Some people view it as a kind of euphemism used by people who are squeamish about saying the word ‘woman’.

On October 7, the TN police found themselves in the ‘dock’ – of the State Human Rights Commission – to explain a statement made by A Elangovan, Assistant Commissioner of Police ...

让小婉父母匪夷所思的是，小婉在这份工作中依然表现得温吞拖延，终于让公司领导受不了了，便找个借口把小婉辞退了。 小婉后来的职场之路更是 ...

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