English euphemisms

Some subjects are considered personal, sensitive or taboo in English. For this reason, people avoid mentioning them by name and instead use a "euphemism" or humorous expression to refer to them. Here are some common euphemisms in English.
To refer to death
pass away: "Her uncle passed away last year."fight a long battle with: "He fought a long battle with cancer."
Humorous expressions to refer to death
meet your maker: "He's gone to meet his maker."six feet under: "I won't worry about money When I'm six feet under."pushing up daisies: "Last I heard about him, he's pushing up daisies."in your / his / my box: "When I'm in my box you can argue all you like about the inheritance."snuff it: "I've heard that poor old Ernie has snuffed it."popped his clogs: "Harold popped his clogs last year."kick the bucket: "So Joe has finally kicked the bucket."
Animal euthanasia
put down: "We had to put our cat down as she was very ill."put an end to its suffering: "We put an end to her suffering."
To refer to the bathroom
restroom: "Can I use the restroom?"Where can I wash my hands?public conveniences: "Are there any public conveniences nearby?"ladies / gents: "The ladies and gents are down the corridor on your right."Can I use your bathroom?
Humorous expressions to refer to the bathroom
the bog: "He's in the bog."the smallest room of the house: "I'd like to pay a visit to the smallest room of the house."powder my nose: "Where can I powder my nose?"see a man about a dog: "He's gone to see a man about a dog."
Other themes
Unemployment
between jobs: "Steve is between jobs at the moment."a resting actor: "Harry's a resting actor." (Only use for unemployed actors.)
Pregnancy
in the family way: "She was in the family way, so they got married."have a bun in the oven: "Have you heard that Katy has a bun in the oven?"
Drunk
tired and emotional: "The newspaper said the president was tired and emotional."have a bit too much to drink: "He had a bit too much to drink last night."to be a bit worse for wear: "He was a bit worse for wear by the time he came home."to have over-indulged: "I think he over-indulged in the free beer at the party."
Lyingeconomical with the truth: "The boss is known for being economical with the truth."
Arguments
full and frank discussion: "The directors had a full and frank discussion in the meeting."have words with someone: "Those two have had words."
Being poor
be disadvantaged: "The government is introducing new schemes to help the disadvantaged."financially embarrassed: "I'm afraid I can't come to the restaurant with you. I'm financially embarrassed at the moment."