This study investigates the Iraqi EFL learners' ability to recognize euphemistic words or phrases in context and to what degree they are aware of euphemisms associated with etiquette and physical appearance. The study also tries to determine whether the participants' gender may have an impact on how often they use euphemisms in their daily lives. To achieve the aims of this research, a diagnostic test of multiple- choice items is used in which the students have to select the best response from a list of four options. The findings of this study show that Iraqi EFL learners lack knowledge concerning euphemisms in English. The results of the test also show that the students' performance was significantly influenced by their gender. Particularly, the females were more acquainted with the euphemisms than the males.