Are you a night owl or an early riser? Have you ever been called a sleepyhead? What time do you normally hit the hay? All these questions contain sleep-related idioms, and this article is going to be about those and many more. Read on and make sure you add color to your language with the idioms from this post and the sleep-related phrasal verbs we covered here.
A euphemism /ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/ is an indirect word or phrase that people often use to refer to something embarrassing (1) or unpleasant (2), sometimes to make it seem more acceptable than it really is. It can soften our language when we’re talking about certain topics. For example:
In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common English euphemisms and see how to use them in everyday conversation.
Did you know that August 8th is International Cat Day? Well, whether you did or not, happy Cat Day to you! And here’s our gift—a post about cat-related things: common cat breeds, essential cat body parts you should know, and a few cat-related idioms to top it off. Enjoy! Meow!
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