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What does euphemistic mean? (English language newsletter): #1 (permalink) Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:00 am   What does euphemistic mean? (English language newsletter):		  
Dear Alan,

Can you help me to explain the meaning of these words? They appeard in the English Newsletter "All aboard":

_ Euphemistic ?
_ Emergency drill ?
_ Travel on the flat ?

Thanks a lot
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What does euphemistic mean? (English language newsletter): #2 (permalink) Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:38 am   What does euphemistic mean? (English language newsletter):		  

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Let me explain:

Euphemistic ? Explaining something unpleasant in a pleasant way
_ Emergency drill ? Practice in preparation for an emergency
_ Travel on the flat Travel on the ground which is flat by car/bus/train.

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