Ana was hurt and upset at Chad for spending so much money on an entertainment center and then lying to her about the cost discrepancy. Making light of it, Chad said, "So, I was 'economical with the truth,' the entertainment center is amazing and you'll learn to love it." The phrase "economical with the truth" is a(n) ________ for the word lying.
A) slang
B) jargon
C) euphemism
D) general language
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