eu·phe·mism –noun 1. the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.
2. the expression so substituted: “To pass away” is a euphemism for “to die.”
flub /flʌb/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[fluhb] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, flubbed, flub·bing, noun
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object) 1. to perform poorly; blunder; bungle: He flubbed the last shot and lost the match.
–noun 2. a blunder.
[Origin: 1920–25, Americanism; orig. uncert.]
Jamie, I'm glad Craig gave you some cover. Works for me. LOL LOL Stan