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TheCleric
on Dec 25, 2023
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Is that regional? I’ve never heard that euphemism.
londons_explore
on Dec 26, 2023
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It is commonly used in British English. In fact, there is a famous comedy sketch about it that also uses the word 'caravaned'
pvorb
on Dec 26, 2023
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Calling a drunk person legless is hardly an euphemism.
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