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English, 30.08.2019 21:40 CrsvrBryan7852

How does the euphemism "under the weather" affect the meaning of this sentence?
the mayor cancelled the news conference because she was under the weather.
the euphemism evokes more sympathy than a more straightforward phrase would evoke.
the euphemism adds sarcasm and casts doubt on the mayor’s claim.
the euphemism explains the purpose of the news conference better than a more straightforward phrase would.
the euphemism politely masks any unpleasant details of the mayor’s illness.

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