What are some common euphemisms and polite expressions in English?

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What are some common euphemisms and polite expressions in English?

Some common euphemisms and polite expressions in English include:

1. "Passed away" instead of "died"
2. "Senior citizen" instead of "old person"
3. "Restroom" or "bathroom" instead of "toilet"
4. "Let go" instead of "fired"
5. "Visually impaired" instead of "blind"
6. "Physically challenged" instead of "disabled"
7. "Pre-owned" instead of "used"
8. "In a better place" instead of "dead"
9. "Misplaced" instead of "lost"
10. "Differently abled" instead of "disabled"