SATIRE Dear Malaysiakini and my fellow readers, may the supreme power bless you wherever you are, and may you all have a very happy New Year to boot!

As 2015 drew to a close, I have put my analytical skills to the task of combing out the top nine political euphemisms of the year.

This is based on the colloquial use of words that have been prevalent in Malaysian politics all year long.

Indeed, we have gotten to know such words in the colloquial sense, and indeed in the biblical sense as well.

Such is the measure of how much our politicians and government love us. They love us to death each and every day.

Maybe one day though, the idioms will make their way even into the Oxford dictionary.‎ Malaysia Boleh!

In any case, here they are, for your perusal and pleasure:

Eat turtle egg

Meaning: When a person does something embarrassing which has an impact on his or her image or career.

Usage: He accidentally reversed into his boss' car when he was leaving office that day. He ate turtle egg, lah...