Euphisms
I agree with you in principle
-I don't agree with you.
Sources close to ...
-Here's a quote I made up just now.
That's not what I'm hearing on the Doorstep
-I've heard exactly the same on the doorstep.
I don't pay much attention to Polls.
-That poll scares the sh*t out of me.
I'm glad you asked me that question.
-Mental note, no more interviews with Vincent Browne.
We've established a task force to deal with that issue
-Phew! I Don't have to deal with that issue for at least another 2 years.
We've pumped records amounts of cash into the health system.
-Please don't ask me if it's made any difference.
-Rd