answer:Well, it’s better than a sharp stick in the eye. Sock it to me. Punch it. (Step on the accelerator) I’ll take a stab at it. I’m not sure why most euphemisms are linguistically-linked to violence, except that softer language might not depict the same extreme degree of emphasis in conversation. It’s probably just a colorful way to shorten what might normally be a much longer conversation. Such euphemisms add a little variety to speech and apply additional emphasis. I doubt it applauds aggression. as the use of such interesting vernacular doesn’t always describe violence, nor does it require an accompanying violent physical act in order to perceive the point being emphasized.