Like clichés, euphemisms can confuse people who are unfamiliar with their meaning. a euphemism is a more polite, pleasant expression used in place of a socially unacceptable form. In one expert's opinion, euphemisms enter the language to "camouflage the naked truth." most people use euphemisms in their every day language. Euphemisms are frequently substituted for short, abrupt words, the names of physical functions, or the terms for some unpleasant social situation. although euphemisms are frequently considered more piloted than the word for which they are substituted, they distort reality. For example, you might hear people say " go to the bathroom" instead of "urinate