The euphemism that the author uses to be polite is:
D. She is getting on in years.
This phrase is a way of saying that someone is getting older without directly stating the fact that they are aging.
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My aunt needs some extra help. She is getting on in years. I often go over to help her with chores. This morning I cooked her a meal cleaned her apartment.
Which is a euphemism that the author uses to be polite?
A. I often go over to help her with chores.
B. This morning I cooked her a meal and cleaned her apartment.
C. My aunt needs some extra help.
D. She is getting on in years.
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