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The phrase "He is all thumbs" is an example of an ____.

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euphemism

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ummeammara1999
ummeammara1999 ummeammara1999
  • 27-03-2017
Euphemism. As "he is all thumbs" is a polite way to say he is clumsy (not being offensive) hence it comes under euphemism.
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