Euphemisms and plain English alternatives
EUPHEMISM |
PLAIN ENGLISH |
adult entertainment |
pornography |
chemical dependency |
drug addiction |
correctional facility |
prison |
downsize |
lay off |
economically deprived |
poor |
negative savings |
debts |
pink-slipped |
fired |
preowned automobile |
used car |
revenue enhancers |
taxes |
strategic withdrawal |
retreat or defeat |