Bad dog!
It doesn't seem like a euphemism. linguistic awkwardness is worse for some reshaped creatures, who are completely hobbled by the limitations of the box's vocabulary. talking to most dogs is a lot more like talking to a computer than anything else.
La Tramuntana - Chapter 3
We sat in silence for a few thinking seconds. " oh, and also, no need to use euphemism, i can see right through, former prostitute!" i chuckled a little at that. “eh, i like it." he shrugged and smiled.
Coming Out of the Tent
#7 of writer's crossing during the discussion of a short story in the book reading club of writers' crossing, i suggested that "coming out of the tent" should be a euphemism for coming out as a werewolf, because some of those stories involved or mentioned
Embers of Dawn: Chapter 20: First Watch
“and i don’t mean that as a euphemism. this time.” axton’s blush could’ve lit the fire by itself. “you’re impossible.” nelneras slunk into the firelight with a low amused huff, scales whispering over the stone like wind through gold.
Chapter Twelve -- Island Idyll
You know none of us, not me or dad or any of the other researchers, could find what caused his sister's... failure to thrive," she said, using the polite euphemism for death during gestation. "you were an only child, aiko. and it did you no harm.
Dinner Breakdown
–what i am trying to say ma’am is that i love him very much; hell, “very much” is a dirty euphemism of how i’ve grown to love jo and that’s why i wanted so badly to meet you –he stayed silent for a second before continuing–.
A Moment to Breathe (A2B3C11)
Is that the wrong euphemism?" fox laughed and shook his head then put his hand on his mother's back and guided her to the front of the pack. "no. you got it right. shotgun is yours." karla grinned.
Fuzzy Night Profitable Day
The cougar woman could not help but start to laugh when the friend left and mycroft explained it was a euphemism certain members of society used that basically meant the girl "studying art abroad" was actually pregnant and sent somewhere to be kept
Home?
And since speaking the common tongue pronunciation seemed a bit garish, he used the best euphemism he could compose.
What Ships Are For
"i mean, not that getting killed is fun or anything," the roach euphemized veering a hard left, "but getting our ship destroyed?" she shook her head doing a sharp right turn, the renegade ship still following close behind.
Counting Stars
She had come up with all of those sports euphemisms for sexy talk, and all the cute little cat needed to do was fucking score. but it was okay. it was all good. jackie was patient. she didn't become an all-state midfielder by lacking perseverance.
A Thousand Needles
"i'm looking for someone who hasn't learned this lesson quite yet," the tracker euphemized. "someone took down amber?"