Henceforth in the United Kingdom, the phrase became a byword for euphemistic and pointless excuses. Many expressions exist, some euphemistic and some vulgar. This label seeks to suppress potential political activism through euphemistic stereotyping. This euphemistic label implies the more profane name of the BFG. A popularly reported theory suggested euphemistic derivation from the phrase "by Our Lady". The meaning of this euphemistic phrase in the book's preface remains contested. Euphemistic variants of the religious curses are commonly used as well. More euphemistic terms are "The Late Unpleasantness", or "The Recent Unpleasantness". The term "compassion fatigue" is considered somewhat euphemistic. "Carajo" being a curse word in Spanish but was embellished for euphemistic purposes . "Scripture has used euphemistic language" (), i.e. to avoid anthropomorphism and anthropopathism. Dysphemisms contrast with neutral or euphemistic expressions. Most "sacres" have modified, milder euphemistic forms (see minced oath). The present spelling of the name has evolved due to euphemistic reasons. The euphemistic shortening has been traced to Turner in 1551.