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ENGLISH LANGUAGE :
IDIOMS, CLICHES, JARGON,
SLANG, AND EUPHEMISMS
Grammar
 INTRODUCTION
When writing, you should choose your words carefully.
Unclear or careless language affects your ability to
communicate. It is important for you to recognize words or
expressions that weaken your message in order to avoid them
in your writing.
Can you guess?
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Due diligence.
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
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Read between the lines.

Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
 03

A blessing in disguise.
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon,
slang or euphemism?
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A dime a dozen.
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
 05

Dine and dash.

Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
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Vertically challenged
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
 07

‘Someone’ woke up on the

wrong side of the bed.
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
 08

Vibe check
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
 09
Give ‘someone’ the benefit of
the doubt.
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
 10
Go back to the drawing board.

Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?

 11

Kiss and make up.

Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
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When life gives you lemons,
make lemonade.
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
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Head over heels in love.
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
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Double think.
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
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Best Practice.
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
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Hard copy.
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
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Rent free
Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?
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Meet an untimely demise

Is this an idiom, cliche, jargon, slang or euphemism?