Which of the following is a euphemism?

A. saying "on the hot seat" instead of "in a difficult position"
B. saying "the black poodle" instead of "dog"
C. saying "what's shaking?" instead of "how are you?"
D. saying "workforce reduction" instead of "layoff"

Answer: D

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