Euphemisms

Euphemisms could be referred to as a kinder way of describing a harsh , perhaps rude situation! A classic example is when we describe somebody as "plain" instead of "ugly". 
The use of euphemisms indicates the communicators finesse, rather than being overly polite. 

Some classic euphemisms are given below :-

euphemism	real meaning
The Aztec two step	diarrhoea
Bay window	A fat persons stomach
Chicago typewriter	a submachine gun
Derbyshire neck	goitre
Economically inactive	unemployed
File thirteen	waste paper basket
Glasgow Kiss	a headbutt
Heavy of foot	late stage of pregnancy
Interpret pragmatically	Ignore
John Barleycorn	Whisky
Keelhauled	Drunk
Last waltz	The walk to execution